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

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bowles, Donna.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geriatric nursing--Case studies.

Geriatric nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""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."". Liz Capezuti, PhD, RN, FAAN. Dr. John W. Rowe Professor in Successful Aging. Co-Director, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing. New York University College of Nursing. ""This is a terrific text that provides nurses and other health care providers [with] good basic information about clinical problems and

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

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.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-13713-5

0-8261-0834-2

OCLC:

731646959