Textbook of Gerontological Nursing

Addresses care of the elderly through a health promotion/health protection framework as well as providing care plans on NANDA diagnoses for all of the health problems covered. The textbook includes chapters on alcoholism, spirituality, sexuality, homelessness and family dynamics.

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Addresses care of the elderly through a health promotion/health protection framework as well as providing care plans on NANDA diagnoses for all of the health problems covered - with care plans that address both acute and chronic phases of health problems where appropriate. The textbook includes chapters on alcoholism, pharmacology, perioperative care, spirituality, sexuality, homelessness, family dynamics, elder abuse, ethical and legal issues and cultural influences. Up-to-date approaches to the care of the elderly, such as psychogeriatric nursing, case management of the elderly and nurse-managed clinics for the elderly are also examined.