UNIT I

UNDERSTANDING THE AGING EXPERIENCE

I

The Aging Population

2

2

Theories of Aging

12

3

Diversity

23

4

Life Transitions and Story

35

5

Common Aging Changes

51

UNIT 2

FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING

6

The Specialty of Gerontological Nursing

72

7

Holistic Model for Gerontological Nursing

87

8

Legal Aspects of Gerontological Nursing

100

9

Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing

112

10

Continuum of Care in Gerontological Nursing

121

11

Self-Care for the Gerontological Nurse

135

UNIT 3

FOSTERING CONNECTION AND GRATIFICATION

12

Sexuality and Intimacy

144

13

Spirituality

161

UNIT 4

GENERAL CARE CONCERNS

14

Nutrition and Hydration

172

15

Rest and Sleep

185

16

Comfort and Pain Management

194

17

Safety

205

18

Safe Medication Use

225

UNIT 5

FACILITATING PHYSIOLOGICAL BALANCE

19

Respiration

252

20

Circulation

266

21

I Digestion and Bowel Elimination

289

22

Urinary Elimination

304

23

Reproductive System Health

314

24

Movement

323

25

Neurologic Function

348

26

Sensation

359

27

Endocrine Function

375

28

Integumentary Function

386

29

Immune Function

397

UNIT 6

MULTISYSTEMIC DISORDERS

30

Infections

406

31

Cancer

417

32

Mental Health Disorders

426

33

Delirium and Dementia

442

UNIT 7

GERONTOLOGICAL CARE ISSUES

34

Living in Harmony With Chronic Conditions

456

3

5 Rehabilitative Care

467

36

Acute Care

483

37

Long-Term Care

496

38

Family Caregiving

508

39

End-of-Life Care

517