Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Aging Care

Providing exceptional care to older adults requires a deep understanding of gerontologic nursing. The 5th Edition of Gerontologic Nursing by Sue E. Meiner offers a comprehensive guide to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality care to this vulnerable population.

Comprehensive Disorder and Wellness Coverage

This esteemed textbook presents a body-system organization, making it easy to find the information you need to address the complex health issues associated with aging. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of:

• Health promotion and disease prevention strategies
• Pychologic and sociocultural factors influencing health outcomes
• Common medical-surgical problems affecting older adults

Expert Insights and Practical Applications

Renowned expert Sue Meiner, EdD, APRN, BC, GNP, shares her clinical expertise and teaching experience to provide:

• Case Studies to illustrate realistic scenarios and expand your knowledge
• Nursing care plans to guide your selection of appropriate nursing activities and interventions
• Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlighting critical research findings
• Client/Family Teaching boxes emphasizing key aspects of practice and self-care education
• Home Care boxes offering practical tips for effective home care
• Emergency Treatment boxes highlighting critical treatment needs in emergency situations
• Nutritional Considerations boxes demonstrating special dietary needs and concerns facing older adults

New and Updated Content

This revised edition includes:

• A completely revised Pharmacologic Management chapter addressing substance abuse
• A completely revised Cognitive and Neurologic Function chapter covering mental health
• Up-to-date content ensuring you have the most current information for providing the best possible care

Streamlined Focus and Convenient Features

This textbook presents the essential “need to know” information in a format that’s easy to grasp, with:

• A streamlined focus on the most common conditions affecting older adults
• A handy disorder index on the inside cover for quick reference

Comprehensive Coverage of Complex Aspects of Aging

You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the complex aspects of aging, including:

• Pain management and palliative care
• Infection prevention and control
• Cancer care and management
• Chronic illness and disease management
• Loss, death, and dying
• Substance abuse and addiction

With Gerontologic Nursing, 5th Edition, you’ll be well-equipped to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to older adults, addressing their unique needs and challenges.