Gerontological nursing - Tabloski, Patricia A. (Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, 2010)
Principles of gerontology -- Gerontological nursing issues -- Principles of geriatrics -- Cultural diversity -- Nutrition and aging -- Pharmacology and older adults -- Psychological and cognitive function -- Sleep and the older adult -- Pain management -- Violence and elder mistreatment -- Care at the end of life -- The integument -- The mouth and oral cavity -- Sensation : hearing, vision, taste, touch, and smell -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The genitourinary and renal systems -- The musculoskeletal system -- The endocrine system -- The gastrointestinal system -- The hematologic system -- The neurologic system -- The immune system -- Multisystem problems : caring for frail elders with comorbidities.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Geriatric nursing; Geriatric Nursing