NPA Jan-Mar2021

NURSING Gerontology

Gerontological Nursing 10th Edition By Charlotte Eliopoulos DESCRIPTION

Focused on the content you need to know for effective prac- tice, this acclaimed text delivers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease presentation and manage - ment in older adults. The updated Tenth Edition combines the latest clinical research and a holistic approach to the psycho- social, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care to prepare you to confidently care for the increasingly diverse population of older adults. FEATURES ▶ UPDATED! Revised content throughout reflects the latest research findings and emphasizes relevant nursing implications.

▶ NEW! Next Generation NCLEX ® -Style Case Studies and Questions related to chapters on clinical topics help you review important concepts, hone your practice-readiness, and prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX ® . ▶ NEW! Unfolding Patient Stories , written by the National League for Nursing, familiarize you with real patient care scenarios to strengthen your clinical preparation. ▶ Concept Mastery Alerts improve your understanding of potentially confusing topics, as identified by Lippincott’s Adaptive Learning Powered by PrepU . ▶ Bringing Research to Life features highlight the clinical relevance of current, evidence-based research. ▶ Consider This Case, Practice Realities, and Critical Thinking Exercises demonstrate the real-life applications of concepts in the text. ▶ In-text learning aids —including Chapter Outlines, Learning Objectives, Terms to Know, Communication Tips, Points to Ponder, Key Concepts, and Chapter Summaries—help you master important material. ▶ Nursing Problem Highlights detail common nursing problems, from causes to interventions, in an easy- to-understand manner. ▶ Nursing Care Plans give you practical models for effective health care planning, outlining nursing problem, goal, and action for selected health conditions. ▶ Assessment Guides walk you through general observation, the history-taking interview, and the physical examination. ▶ Appealing, open design makes content approachable and helps you stay engaged. ▶ Focus on caring for the whole person emphasizes effective care for older adults in any setting.

North American Edition / Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-6100-2 / ($79.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$121.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI International Edition / Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-6777-6 / ($79.99 / £56.00 / €64.00 / AU$N/A) World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx. 592 pp. / 7 x 10 / February 2021

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in February 2017 (North American Edition ISBN: 978-0-06-000038-7, International Edition ISBN: 978-1-4963-7725-8).

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