Basic Geriatric Nursing - E-Book, 9th Edition
New to this edition
- NEW! Updated content includes the most current information on Alzheimer's, end-of-life care, and palliative care, including all-new information on death doulas, levels of hospice care, alternate pain scales, and Medical Aid in Dying
- NEW! Additional Clinical Solution boxes highlight real-life case scenarios and stress the importance of clinical judgment
Key Features
- Learning features in each chapter include objectives, key terms with phonetic pronunciations, basic concepts, and clinical application, all connected by case examples and a relevant research study or analysis of multiple studies
- Nursing care plans and interventions show how to apply theory to practice and include real-world care plans
- Nursing Process sections provide a framework for the care of older adults as related to specific disorders
- Addition of Clinical Situation Boxes throughout several chapters to illustrate key concepts and connect them to real patient scenarios
- Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! sections include key points, learning resources, and NCLEX review questions with answers and rationales on the Evolve companion website
- Case studies for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination help you develop clinical judgment and prepare for the licensure exam
- Special boxes are included for critical thinking, clinical situations, health promotion, safety, nurse alerts, patient education, integrative health approaches, delegation, and more
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443281792 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | By Patricia A. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN |
| Copyright Year | 2027 |
| Edition Number | 9 |
| Format | eBook |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |


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1 Trends and Issues
2 Theories of Aging
3 Physiologic Changes
UNIT II BASIC SKILLS FOR GERONTOLOGIC NURSING
4 Health Promotion, Health Maintenance, and Home Health Considerations
5 Communicating With Older Adults
6 Maintaining Fluid Balance and Meeting Nutritional Needs
7 Medications and Older Adults
8 Health Assessment for Older Adults
9 Meeting Safety Needs of Older Adults
UNIT III PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY
10 Cognition and Perception
11 Self-Perception and Self-Concept
12 Roles and Relationships
13 Coping and Stress
14 Values and Beliefs
15 End-of-Life Care
16 Sexuality and Aging
UNIT IV PHYSICAL CARE OF THE ELDERLY
17 Care of Aging Skin and Mucous Membranes
18 Elimination
19 Activity and Exercise
20 Sleep and Rest
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