Gerontologic Nursing
Author:Sue E. Meiner
Edition:5th Edition
Aging and elder care are explored through biological, psychological, and social perspectives, emphasizing the unique health needs of older adults. It integrates assessment, health promotion, and management of chronic conditions while highlighting ethical considerations, caregiving dynamics, and strategies for improving quality of life across later stages of life.

Chapters
- Chapter 1: Overview of Gerontologic Nursing & Aging Care→
- Chapter 2: Theories of Aging: Biological, Psychologic & Social→
- Chapter 3: Legal & Ethical Issues in Gerontologic Nursing→
- Chapter 4: Gerontologic Assessment of Older Adults→
- Chapter 5: Cultural Influences in Gerontologic Nursing Care→
- Chapter 6: Family Influences on Aging & Caregiving→
- Chapter 7: Socioeconomic & Environmental Influences on Aging→
- Chapter 8: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention in Older Adults→
- Chapter 9: Health Care Delivery Settings for Older Adults→
- Chapter 10: Nutrition in Aging & Older Adult Health→
- Chapter 11: Sleep & Activity in Older Adults→
- Chapter 12: Safety & Injury Prevention in Older Adults→
- Chapter 13: Sexuality & Aging: Nursing Considerations→
- Chapter 14: Pain Management in Older Adults→
- Chapter 15: Infection & Immunity in Older Adults→
- Chapter 16: Chronic Illness & Rehabilitation in Aging→
- Chapter 17: Cancer in Older Adults: Nursing Care→
- Chapter 18: Loss, Grief & End-of-Life Care→
- Chapter 19: Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests in Older Adults→
- Chapter 20: Pharmacologic Management in Gerontologic Nursing→
- Chapter 21: Cardiovascular Function & Aging→
- Chapter 22: Respiratory Function & Aging→
- Chapter 23: Endocrine Function & Aging→
- Chapter 24: Gastrointestinal Function & Aging→
- Chapter 25: Musculoskeletal Function & Aging→
- Chapter 26: Urinary Function & Aging→
- Chapter 27: Cognitive & Neurologic Function in Older Adults→
- Chapter 28: Integumentary Function & Skin Care in Aging→
- Chapter 29: Sensory Function & Aging→
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