Table of Contents

Unit 1 Understanding the Aging Experience Chapter 1 The Aging Population Chapter 2 Theories of Aging Chapter 3 Diversity Chapter 4 Life Transitions and Story Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes Unit 2 Foundations of Gerontological Nursing Chapter 6 The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing Chapter 7 Holistic Model for Gerontological Nursing Chapter 8 Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing Chapter 10 Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing Chapter 11 Self-Care for the Gerontological Nurse Unit 3 Fostering Connection and Gratification Chapter 12 Sexuality and Intimacy Chapter 13 Spirituality Unit 4 General Care Concerns Chapter 14 Nutrition and Hydration Chapter 15 Rest and Sleep Chapter 16 Comfort and Pain Management Chapter 17 Safety Chapter 18 Safe Medication Use Unit 5 Facilitating Physiological Balance Chapter 19 Respiration Chapter 20 Circulation Chapter 21 Digestion and Bowel Elimination Chapter 22 Urinary Elimination Chapter 23 Reproductive System Health Chapter 24 Movement Chapter 25 Neurologic Function Chapter 26 Sensation Chapter 27 Endocrine Function Chapter 28 Integumentary Function Chapter 29 Immune Function Unit 6 Multisystemic Disorders Chapter 30 Infections Chapter 31 Cancer Chapter 32 Mental Health Disorders Chapter 33 Delirium and Dementia Unit 7 Gerontological Care Issues Chapter 34 Living in Harmony with Chronic Conditions Chapter 35 Rehabilitative Care Chapter 36 Acute Care Chapter 37 Long-Term Care Chapter 38 Family Caregiving Chapter 39 End-of-Life Care