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GerontologicalNursing, EighthEdition CharlotteEliopoulos, RN,MPH, PhD 978-1-4511-7277-5 • January2013 • Softbound • 7” x 10” • 576pp. •41 Illus. • 151Tables

Eliopoulos provides students with the content they need, taking a holistic approach to Gerontological Nursing . Updated for currency, the text works to ensure students are prepared for their careers with new real world application and care competencies to help guidework place decisions. With DocuCare availability, this new edition also connects textbook resources with clinical and simulation setting via supplementary resources. Features • NEW! BringingResearch toLifeBoxes (EBPBoxes) highlight current research related to chapter topic and relatedbest practices. • NEW! Practice realities translate chapter topic toa real life scenario. • NEW! Contentonempowering theolder adults anddiscussionof gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgenderolder adults. • Extensivediscussionon revisedappropriateuseand regulations regarding chemical restraint. • Enhanceddiscussionof end-of-lifedecisionmaking including cultural considerations. • NursingDiagnosisHighlight provides a casewithnursing careplan steps that canbe implemented. • CaseStudy with critical thinkingquestions related to chapter topic. • KeyConcepts and Points toPonder helpguide students through each chapter. • Terms toKnow highlights the key terms for each chapter topic.

Table of Contents Ch. 1:TheAging Population Ch. 2:Theories of Aging Ch. 3:Diversity

Ch. 4: LifeTransitions and Story Ch. 5: CommonAgingChanges Ch. 6:The Specialty ofGerontological Nursing Ch. 7:HolisticModel forGerontological Nursing Ch. 8: Legal Aspects ofGerontological Nursing Ch. 9: Ethical Aspects ofGerontological Nursing Ch. 10: Continuum of Care in GerontologicalNursing Ch. 11: Self-Care for theGerontological Nurse Ch. 12: Sexuality and Intimacy Ch. 13: Spirituality Ch. 14:Nutrition andHydration Ch. 15: Rest and Sleep Ch. 16: Comfort andPainManagement Ch. 17: Safety Ch. 18: SafeMedicationUse Ch. 19: Respiration Ch. 20: Circulation Ch. 21:Digestion andBowel Elimination Ch. 22:. UrinaryElimination Ch. 23: Reproductive SystemHealth Ch. 24:Movement Ch. 25:Neurologic Function Ch. 26: Sensation Ch. 27: Endocrine Function Ch. 28: Integumentary Function Ch. 29: Immune Function Ch. 30: Infections Ch. 31: Cancer Ch. 32:MentalHealthDisorders Ch. 33:Delirium andDementia Ch. 34: Living inHarmonywithChronic Conditions Ch. 35: RehabilitativeCare Ch. 36: AcuteCare

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Ch. 37: Long-TermCare Ch. 38: FamilyCare giving Ch. 39: End-of-LifeCare