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Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging by Kathleen F. Jett and Theris A. Touhy (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Discover a wellness-based, holistic approach to older adult care. Ebersole & Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging, 5th Edition is the only gerontological nursing text on the market that focuses on this thoughtful, organic method of care. Designed to facilitate healthy aging regardless of the situation or disease process, this text goes beyond simply tracking recommended treatments to addressing complications, alleviating discomfort, and helping older adults lead healthy lives. Featuring an updated four-color design, additional information on long-term care, evidence-based practice boxes, safety alerts, expanded tables, and careful attention to age, gender, and cultural differences, Ebersole & Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging is the most complete text on the market. Focus on health and wellness helps you gain an understanding of the patient's experience. Safety Alerts highlight safe practices and quality of care QSEN competencies. Careful attention to age, cultural, and gender differences helps you to understand these important considerations in caring for older adults. AACN and the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing core competencies integrated throughout. Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize research findings that confirm effective practices or identify practices with unknown, ineffective, or harmful effects. Activities and discussion questions at the end of every chapter equip you with the information that you need to assess the patient. Healthy People 2020 boxes integrate information about healthy aging. Expanded tables, boxes, and forms, including the latest scales and guidelines for proper health assessment make information easy to find and use. NEW! New four-color design provides a higher-level of detail and readability to caregiving procedures. NEW! New chapter on Caregiving includes expanded coverage of abuse and neglect. NEW! Expanded content about Long-Term and Transitional Care added to chapter six. NEW! Expanded Safety coverage spans two separate chapters. NEW! Expanded Nutrition and Hydration content divided into two separate chapters.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-10
0323401678
ISBN-13
9780323401678
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229077716

Product Key Features

Author
Theris A. Touhy, Kathleen F. Jett
Publication Name
Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing and Healthy Aging
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
440 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Width
7.5in

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Rc954
Edition Number
5
Table of Content
Section 1: Foundations of Healthy Aging 1. Introduction to Healthy Aging 2. Cross-Cultural Caring and Aging 3. Biological Theories of Aging and Age-Related Physical Changes 4. Psychosocial, Spiritual, and Cognitive Aspects of Aging Section 2: Foundations of Gerontological Nursing 5. Gerontological Nursing and Promotion of Healthy Aging 6. Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care 7. Economic and Legal Issues Section 3: Fundamentals of Caring 8. Assessment and Documentation for Optimal Care 9. Safe Medication Use 10. Nutrition 11. Hydration and Oral Care 12. Elimination 13. Rest, Sleep, and Activity 14. Promoting Healthy Skin 15. Falls and Fall Risk Reduction 16. Promoting Safety Section 4: Promoting Health in Chronic Illness 17. Living With Chronic Illness 18. Pain and Comfort 19. Diseases Affecting Vision and Hearing 20. Metabolic Disorders 21. Bone and Joint Problems 22. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders 23. Neurological Disorders 24. Mental Health Section 5: Caring for Elders and Their Caregivers 25. Care of Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders 26. Relationships, Roles, and Transitions 27. Caregiving 28. Loss, Death, and Palliative Care
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Gerontology, Nursing / Gerontology, Health Care Delivery, Nursing / General
Lccn
2016-040080
Dewey Decimal
618.97/0231
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Medical, Social Science