Jennifer J. Yeager & Mary B. Winton & Sue E. Meiner
Date of Publication: 02/2025
Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, Seventh Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for ...view more
Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, Seventh Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.
Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, Seventh Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.
New to this edition
One Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter
Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter
Expanded content on Pressure Injuries
Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation
Key Features
NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters
NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice
NEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices
UPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse
Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function
Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date information
Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter
Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text
Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skills
Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including:
Nursing Care Plan
Patient/Family Teaching
Health Promotion/Illness Prevention
Nutritional Considerations
Evidence-Based Practice
Emergency Treatment
Home Care
Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information
Author Information
By Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, MSN, RN, Associate Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, USA; Mary B. Winton, PhD, MSN, RN, Associate Professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, USA and Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP, President, Consultant on Health Issues, Inc., McKinney, Texas
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