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NURSING Gerontology

Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults 9th Edition

By Carol A. Miller DESCRIPTION

Grounded in the author’s Functional Consequences Theory for Promoting Wellness in Older Adults, Nursing for Well- ness in Older Adults , 9th Edition, instills a functional under- standing of both the physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as common risk factors, to prepare students for effective, wellness-oriented gerontological practice in today’s changing healthcare environment. This extensively updated edition reflects the latest issues in the care of older adults and ensures an actionable understanding of culturally appropriate care, legal matters, ethical concerns, and more.

North American Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑7913‑7 / ($91.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$135.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI International Edition / ISBN: 978‑1‑9751‑7916‑8 / ($91.99 / £61.00 / €69.00 / AU$N/A) World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx 656 pp / Approx 150 Tables / 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 / February 2022 ▶ Evidence-Based Practice boxes reinforce connections between research and clinical application. ▶ Chapter Highlights and Critical Thinking Exercises at the end of each chapter emphasize key takeaways. FEATURES ▶ NEW! Health Inequities boxes alert students to common disparities that may impact the care of older populations. ▶ NEW! Expanded coverage of health inequity , health literacy , and social determinants of health familiarizes students with current information on these important topics. ▶ NEW! Added content helps students implement principles of the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative and keeps students current with the latest insights on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) , transitional care , interprofessional collaboration , technology to promote wellness in older adults , and addressing needs of caregivers . ▶ Multipart Clinical Judgment Unfolding Cases , including a Transitional Care case, illustrate the cumulative effects of age-related changes and risk factors with real-life examples. Think Like a Nurse questions and Nursing Care Plans in each unfolding case hone students’ clinical judgment and application skills. ▶ Single-part Case Studies in some chapters illustrate application of content to clinical settings. ▶ Unfolding Patient Stories , written by the National League for Nursing, encourage classroom discussion and engage students in realistic patient encounters. ▶ Quality and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) examples guide students in applying knowledge and skills to care plans for unfolding cases. ▶ Online Learning Activities enhance students’ understanding of concepts in the text.

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in February 2018 (ISBN: 978-1-4963-6828-7)

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