Gerontological Nursing

This student-friendly text focuses on how to provide the type of high quality of life that older adults desire and need. Presented in a concise, easy-to-understand manner, this edition focuses on the integration of holistic concepts and practices; and places a greater emphasis on the emotional and spiritual aspects of aging and gerontological care. Updated for currency, the text works to ensure students are prepared for their careers with new real world application and care competencies to help guide work place decisions. With DocuCare availability, this new edition also connects textbook resources with clinical and simulation setting via supplementary resources. FEATURES • NEW! Bringing Research to Life boxes (EBP boxes) highlight current research related to chapter topic and related best practices • NEW! Practice Realities translate chapter topic to a real life scenario • NEW! content on empowering the older adult and discussion of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender older adults • Nursing Diagnosis Highlight provides a case with nursing care plan steps that can be implemented • Case Study with critical thinking questions related to chapter topic • Key Concepts and Points to Ponder help guide students through each chapter • Terms to Know highlights the key terms for each chapter topic