Gerontology nursing case studies : 100 narratives for learning / Donna J. Bowles.

"The case narrative approach of this book promotes active learning that is more meaningful to students (and practicing nurses) and more likely to increase the transfer of evidence into practice. An excellent resource for faculty (staff educators) to facilitate critical learning skills." Li...

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Main Author: Bowles, Donna
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Pub. Co., ©2011.
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Table of Contents:
  • Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults
  • Loss and end-of-life issues
  • Mistreatment of older adults
  • Depression, addiction, and suicide
  • Individual and family dynamics
  • Sexuality
  • The aging sensory system
  • Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly
  • The aging musculoskeletal system
  • The aging neurological system
  • The aging cardiovascular system
  • The aging pulmonary system
  • The aging endocrine system
  • The aging genitourinary system
  • Nutrition and the aging gastrointestinal system
  • Cancer in the older adult
  • Cognitive impairment in the older adult
  • Cultural diversity
  • Pain management in the older adult
  • Sleep disturbances in the older adult.