Nursing

The Clinical Handbook for Gerontological Nursing is a handy, pocket-sized reference that can assist the student in the clinical setting when caring for older patients.  It has been developed as a supplement to the first edition of Gerontological Nursing and is cross-referenced by chapter.  It provides easy to follow information that the student can use at the bedside and the goal is to reduce to a minimum the time needed to gain information to make appropriate clinical decisions.

The Clinical Handbook presents relevant information about each condition the student will most likely encounter in the clinical setting.

• Overview includes the definition of the condition, its presentation in the older patient, incidence and basic underlying pathophysiology.
• Risk Factors and Causes when known.
• Diagnostic Tests most frequently helpful for diagnosing the condition and interpretation of abnormal findings
• Nursing Assessment Instruments and Best Practices in the care of older patients
• Nursing Management techniques most commonly used and reporting guidelines
• Teaching guidelines appropriate for older persons and their families

Every effort has been made to ensure that the Clinical Handbook is current and accurate in order to be most helpful to the nursing student.  It is strongly recommended that the nurse check drug insert information to verify drug dosages.  

Contents

Chapter 1                                            Principles of Gerontology

Chapter 2                                            Cultural Diversity

Chapter 3                                            Nutrition

Chapter 4                                            Pharmacology

Chapter 5                                            Psychological Function

Chapter 6                                            Sleep

Chapter 7                                            Pain

Chapter 8                                            Elder Mistreatment

Chapter 9                                            Care of the Dying

Chapter 10                                          Integument

Chapter 11                                          Mouth and Oral Cavity

Chapter 12                                          Sensation

Chapter 13                                          Cardiovascular System

Chapter 14                                          Respiratory System

Chapter 15                                          Genitourinary System

Chapter 16                                          Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 17                                          Endocrine System

Chapter 18                                          Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 19                                          Hematological System

Chapter 20                                          Neurological System 

Chapter 21                                          Immune System

Gerontology (RN)

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