ISBN:
9780323875202
Copyright:
2026
Page Count:
704
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$98.99
Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition
by Jennifer J. Yeager, PhD, RN, Mary B. Winton, PhD, RN, ACANP-BC and Sue E. Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC-GNP
Paperback
ISBN:
9780323875202
Copyright:
2026
Page Count:
704
Imprint:
Elsevier
List Price:
$98.99
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Prepare students to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A patient-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides today’s nursing students with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of caring for the vast and growing older population.
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- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chapters.
- NEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practice.
- NEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practices.
- UPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurse.
- Body system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and function.
- Current standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure students are learning the most up-to-date information.
- Essential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapter.
- Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the text.
- Clinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge students to apply their knowledge and clinical judgment skills.
- Helpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including:
- Nursing Care Plan
- Patient/Family Teaching
- Health Promotion/Illness Prevention
- Nutritional Considerations
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Emergency Treatment
- Home Care
- Key points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and information.
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- One Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapter
- Adding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapter
- Expanded content on Pressure Injuries
Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation
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Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing
1. Overview of Gerontologic Nursing
2. Healthcare Policy that Affects Older Adults
3. Assessment of the Older Adult
Part II: Influences on Health and Illness
4. Family Influences
5. Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences
6. Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention
Part III: Influences on Quality of Life
7. Nutrition
8. Sleep and Activity
9. Safety
10. Sexuality and Aging
11. Pain
12. Infection and Inflammation
Part IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management
13. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
14. Drugs and Aging
Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders
15. Integumentary Function
16. Sensory Function
17. Cardiovascular Function
18. Respiratory Function
19. Gastrointestinal Function
20. Urinary Function
21. Musculoskeletal Function
22. Cognitive and Neurologic Function
23. Endocrine Function
Part VI: Health Care Transitions
24. Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults
25. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
26. Cancer
27. Loss and End-of-Life Issues
Appendix A: Resources and Advocacy Groups for Older Adults
Appendix B: Answers to NGN Case Studies (e-only)
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