Gerontological Nursing

by: Eliopoulos, Charlotte

Gerontological Nursing

by: Eliopoulos, Charlotte

ISBN 13:
9780781744287
ISBN 10:
0781744288
Edition: 6th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/08/2004
Publisher: LWW
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Summary

The new edition of Gerontological Nursing changes the focus of materials from a "nurse-centered approach," to a focus on "elder-centered care," which highlights how to promote the type of high-quality life that older adults desire and need. In color for the first time, Gerontological Nursing includes such features as: Key Concept Boxes, Points to Ponder Boxes, Critical Thinking Exercises, and Sample Care Plans.

UNIT I Understanding the Aging Experience

The Aging Population

(10)

The Aged Through History

(1)

Growth of The Older Population

(1)

Race and Gender Differences

(1)

Income and Employment

(1)

Education

(1)

Health Status

(2)

Use of Resources

(1)

Impact of the Baby Boomers

(3)

Theories of Aging

(10)

Biological Theories

(3)

Psychosocial Theories

(2)

Nursing Implications

(4)

Diversity

(12)

Black Americans

(1)

Native Americans

(1)

Jewish Americans

(1)

Asian Americans

(2)

Hispanic Americans

(1)

Elderly Prisoners

(1)

Nursing Considerations

(5)

Life Transitions and Story

(16)

Role Changes

(1)

Ageism

(1)

Grandparenting

(2)

Widowhood

(1)

Retirement

(1)

Awareness of Mortality

(2)

Increasing Health Risks

(1)

Reduced Income

(1)

Shrinking Social World

(1)

Life Story

(6)

Common Aging Changes

(22)

Changes to the Body

(12)

Changes to the Mind

(2)

Nursing Implications

(7)

UNIT II Foundations Of Gerontological Nursing

The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing

(12)

Development of Gerontological Nursing

(2)

Gerontological Nursing Roles

(1)

Advanced Practice Nursing

(1)

Standards

(1)

Evidence-Based Practice

(1)

Principles Guiding Gerontological Nursing Practice

(3)

Holistic Gerontological Care

(4)

Holistic Model for Gerontological Care

(18)

Health Promotion-Related Needs

(2)

Health Challenges-Related Needs

(1)

Requisites to Meet Needs

(2)

Gerontological Nursing Interventions

(1)

Examples of Application

(13)

Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing

103

(12)

Laws Governing Gerontological Nursing Practice

104

(1)

Legal Risks Facing Nurses

104

(8)

Legal Safeguards

112

(3)

Ethics of Caring

115

(8)

Changes Increasing Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses

115

(1)

Philosophies Guiding Ethical Thinking

116

(1)

Ethics in Nursing

117

(2)

Ethical Dilemmas Facing Nurses

119

(1)

Measures to Help Nurses Make Ethical Decisions

119

(4)

Gerontological Nursing Practice Settings

123

(16)

Role of Gerontological Nurses in Diverse Care Settings

124

(1)

Practice Settings for Gerontological Nurses

124

(1)

Preventive and Ancillary Services

125

(4)

Supportive Services

129

(2)

Partial and Intermittent Care Services

131

(1)

Complete and Continuous Care Services

132

(1)

Nonconventional Services

132

(1)

Matching Services to Needs

133

(6)

Self-Care for the Gerontological Nurse

139

(10)

Gerontological Nurses Create Foundations for Healing

139

(1)

Characteristics of Nurse Healers

140

(1)

Self-Care and Nurturing

141

(4)

Self-Care Is a Dynamic Process

145

(4)

UNIT III Fostering Connection and Gratification

Connecting With Self

149

(12)

Self-Reflection

150

(2)

Strengthening Inner Resources

152

(1)

Sexuality

153

(2)

Menopause as a Journey to Inner Connection

155

(6)

Connecting with Others

161

(14)

Communication

162

(1)

Social Interaction and Nursing Intervention

163

(1)

Sex and the Elderly

164

(1)

Sexual Intercourse

165

(1)

Sexual Dysfunction

166

(5)

Facilitating Connections

171

(4)

Spirituality

175

(12)

Spiritual Needs

176

(1)

Assessing Spiritual Needs

177

(1)

Supporting Spiritual Needs

177

(10)

UNIT IV Facilitating Physiological Balance

Respiration and Circulation

187

(6)

Tissue Health

187

(2)

Effective Breathing

189

(4)

Nutrition and Hydration

193

(14)

Nutritional Needs of Elders

193

(4)

Special Needs of Women

197

(1)

Hydration

197

(1)

Oral Health

197

(2)

Nutritional Supplements

199

(1)

Threats to Good Nutrition

200

(7)

Elimination

207

(8)

Bladder Elimination

207

(2)

Bowel Elimination

209

(1)

Excretion Through the Skin

210

(1)

Elimination of Toxins via Fasting

211

(4)

Movement

215

(14)

Physical Activity

215

(3)

Special Adjustments for the Elderly

218

(5)

Mind-Body Connection

223

(1)

Hazards of Inactivity

223

(1)

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

223

(6)

Rest

229

(10)

Sleep

229

(3)

Sleep Disturbances

232

(2)

Activity and Rest

234

(1)

Pain Control

234

(1)

Stress Management

235

(4)

Comfort

239

(10)

Comfort

239

(1)

Pain---A Complex Phenomenon

240

(1)

Types of Pain

240

(1)

Pain Management

240

(3)

An Integrative Approach to Pain Management

243

(2)

Medication

245

(1)

Comforting

245

(4)

Immunity

249

(6)

The Immune System in Late Life

249

(1)

Promoting Immunologic Health

250

(5)

Risk Reduction

255

(24)

Aging and Risks to Safety

256

(1)

Impact of Environment

257

(2)

Impact of Aging on Environmental Safety and Function

259

(1)

Lighting

259

(1)

Temperature

260

(1)

Colors

261

(1)

Scents

261

(1)

Floor Coverings

262

(1)

Furniture

262

(1)

Sensory Stimulation

263

(1)

Noise Control

263

(1)

Bathroom Hazards

263

(1)

Psychosocial Considerations

264

(1)

Reducing Risks

265

(3)

Early Detection

268

(1)

Risks Associated With Functional Impairment

268

(1)

Falls

269

(1)

Restraints

269

(3)

Safety Aids

272

(7)

UNIT V Selected Health Conditions

Infections

279

(10)

Common Infections

279

(10)

Cardiovascular Conditions

289

(24)

Facilitating Cardiovascular Health

290

(2)

Cardiovascular Conditions

292

(14)

General Nursing Considerations

306

(3)

Complementary Therapies

309

(4)

Respiratory Conditions

313

(12)

Effects of Aging on Respiratory Health

313

(1)

Facilitating Respiratory Health

314

(2)

Selected Disorders

316

(2)

Nursing Considerations

318

(7)

Gastrointestinal Conditions

325

(14)

Scope and Impact of Gastrointestinal Problems in Late Life

325

(1)

Facilitating Gastrointestinal Health

326

(1)

Selected Disorders

326

(13)

Musculoskeletal Conditions

339

(18)

Facilitating Musculoskeletal Function

340

(1)

Selected Disorders

340

(10)

Nursing Considerations

350

(7)

Genitourinary Conditions

357

(16)

Facilitating Genitourinary Health

358

(1)

Selected Disorders

358

(11)

Additional Nursing Considerations

369

(4)

Neurologic Conditions

373

(12)

Facilitating Neurologic Health

373

(2)

Selected Disorders

375

(4)

Nursing Interventions Related to Neurologic Problems

379

(6)

Sensory Deficits

385

(18)

Importance of Good Sensory Function

385

(1)

Facilitating Optimal Sensory Function

386

(3)

Visual Deficits and Related Nursing Interventions

389

(7)

Hearing Deficits and Related Nursing Interventions

396

(2)

Other Sensory Deficits and Related Nursing Interventions

398

(5)

Dermatologic Conditions

403

(10)

Facilitating Good Skin Status

403

(3)

Selected Conditions

406

(3)

Nursing Considerations

409

(4)

Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions

413

(12)

Diabetes

413

(7)

Hypothyroidism

420

(1)

Hyperthyroidism

421

(1)

Hyperlipidemia

421

(4)

Cancer

425

(12)

Aging and Cancer

427

(1)

Cancer Risk Factors

427

(3)

Prevention

430

(1)

Screening

430

(1)

Treatment

430

(3)

Nursing Considerations

433

(4)

Conditions Affecting Mood and Cognition

437

(30)

Aging and Mental Health

438

(1)

Promoting Mental Health

438

(4)

Selected Conditions

442

(16)

Nursing Considerations

458

(9)

UNIT VI Gerontological Care Issues

Safe Medication Use

467

(12)

Drugs Consumed by the Older Population

467

(1)

Response of Older Adults to Drugs

468

(1)

Pharmacokinetics

468

(4)

Pharmacodynamics

472

(1)

Promoting the Safe Use of Drugs

473

(2)

Alternatives to Drugs

475

(4)

Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions

479

(14)

Chronic Conditions and the Elderly

480

(1)

Healing Versus Curing

480

(2)

Chronic Care Goals

482

(1)

Assessing Chronic Care Needs

483

(1)

Maximizing Function

484

(4)

Following the Course of Chronic Care

488

(5)

Rehabilitative Care

493

(20)

Living With Disability

494

(1)

Rehabilitative Nursing

495

(1)

Assessing Functional Capacity

496

(1)

Proper Positioning

497

(1)

Range-of-Motion Exercises

498

(4)

Mobility Aids

502

(1)

Bowel and Bladder Training

503

(3)

Maintaining and Promoting Mental Function

506

(2)

Resources for Rehabilitative Needs

508

(5)

Acute Care

513

(14)

Risks Associated With Hospitalization

513

(2)

Surgical Care

515

(4)

Emergencies

519

(1)

Infection Control

519

(5)

Discharge Planning

524

(3)

Nursing in Long-Term Care Facilities

527

(14)

Development of Long-Term Institutional Care

528

(3)

Facility Residents

531

(2)

Facility Standards

533

(1)

Nursing Responsibilities

533

(2)

A New Model of Long-Term Care

535

(6)

Family Caregiving

541

(12)

Various Family Compositions

542

(1)

Family Roles

542

(1)

Family Dynamics

543

(1)

Scope of Family Caregiving

544

(1)

Protecting the Health of Patient and Caregiver

544

(3)

Family Dysfunction

547

(1)

Rewards of Caregiving

548

(5)

End of Life Care

553

(16)

Definitions of Death

554

(1)

Family Experience With Mortality in the Past

554

(2)

Family Experience With Mortality in the Present

556

(1)

Supporting the Dying Individual

557

(7)

Supporting Family and Friends

564

(2)

Supporting Nursing Staff

566

(3)

Challenges of the Future

569

(6)

The Past, Present, and Future Status of Gerontological Nursing

569

(1)

Challenges

570

(5)

Index

575

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