Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and
Nursing Response 11th Edition
by Theris A. Touhy DNP CNS DPNAP (Author), Kathleen F. Jett PhD GNP-BC DPNAP (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 Foundations for Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy Aging
1 Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care
2 Aging, Health, and Wellness in a Global Community
3 Theories of Aging
4 Providing Cross-Cultural Care
5 Economics and Health Care in Late Life
6 Promoting Excellence in Long-Term Care
PART 2 Foundations for Taking Action
7 Therapeutic Communication With Older Adults
8 Cognitive Health and Learning
9 Recognizing and Analyzing Cues to Maximize Outcomes
10 Using Laboratory Data in Clinical Judgment
11 Safe Medication Use
PART 3 Clinical Judgment to Promote Wellness and Function
12 Visual Health
13 Auditory Health
14 Healthy Skin
15 Nutritional Health
16 Hydration and Oral Health
17 Elimination
18 Sleep
19 Activity and Exercise
20 Falls and Fall Risk Reduction
21 Safe and Secure Environments
PART 4 Clinical Judgment to Promote Wellness for Persons With
Chronic Illnesses
22 Living Well With Chronic Illness
23 Vascular Disorders
24 Respiratory Disorders
25 Neurocognitive Disorders
26 Care of Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders
27 Endocrine and Immune Disorders
28 Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
29 Pain and Comfort
,30 Mental Health
PART 5 Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy
Aging With Older Adults and Families
31 Ethics, Decision Making, and Mistreatment
32 Relationships, Roles, and Life Transitions
33 Intimacy and Sexual Health
34 Loss, Death, and Palliative Care
35 Spiritual Health, Meaning, and Self-Actualization
, Chapter 01: Introduction To Healthy Aging
Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and
Nursing Response 11th Edition
by Theris A. Touhy DNP CNS DPNAP (Author), Kathleen F. Jett PhD GNP-BC DPNAP (Author)
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Man Is Terminally Ill With End-Stage Prostate Cancer. Which Is The Best Statement About This
Man’s Wellness?
A. Wellness Can Only Be Achieved With Aggressive Medical Interventions.
B. Wellness Is Not A Real Option For This Client Because He Is Terminally Ill.
C. Wellness Is Defined As The Absence Of Disease.
D. Nursing Interventions Can Help Empower A Client To Achieve A Higher Level Of Wellness.
ANSWER; D
Nursing Interventions Can Help Empower A Client To Achieve A Higher Level Of Wellness; A Nurse Can
Foster Wellness In His Or Her Clients. Wellness Is Defined By The Individual And Is Multidimensional. It Is
Not Just The Absence Of Disease. A Wellness Perspective Is Based On The Belief That Every Person Has
An Optimal Level Of Health Independent Of His Or Her Situation Or Functional Level. Even In The
Presence Of Chronic Illness Or While Dying, A Movement Toward Wellness Is Possible If Emphasis Of
Care Is Placed On The Promotion Of Well-Being In A Supportive Environment.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: P. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: Health Promotion And
Maintenance
2. In Differentiating Between Henaluthrasndiwnegllntebss.Inchoemalth Care, Which Of The
Following Statements Is True?
A. Health Is A Broad Term Encompassing Attitudes And Behaviors.
B. The Concept Of Illness Prevention Was Never Considered By Previous Generations.
C. Wellness And Self-Actualization Develop Through Learning And Growth.
D. Wellness Is Impossible When One’s Health Is Compromised.
ANSWER; A
Nursing Response 11th Edition
by Theris A. Touhy DNP CNS DPNAP (Author), Kathleen F. Jett PhD GNP-BC DPNAP (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 Foundations for Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy Aging
1 Gerontological Nursing Across the Continuum of Care
2 Aging, Health, and Wellness in a Global Community
3 Theories of Aging
4 Providing Cross-Cultural Care
5 Economics and Health Care in Late Life
6 Promoting Excellence in Long-Term Care
PART 2 Foundations for Taking Action
7 Therapeutic Communication With Older Adults
8 Cognitive Health and Learning
9 Recognizing and Analyzing Cues to Maximize Outcomes
10 Using Laboratory Data in Clinical Judgment
11 Safe Medication Use
PART 3 Clinical Judgment to Promote Wellness and Function
12 Visual Health
13 Auditory Health
14 Healthy Skin
15 Nutritional Health
16 Hydration and Oral Health
17 Elimination
18 Sleep
19 Activity and Exercise
20 Falls and Fall Risk Reduction
21 Safe and Secure Environments
PART 4 Clinical Judgment to Promote Wellness for Persons With
Chronic Illnesses
22 Living Well With Chronic Illness
23 Vascular Disorders
24 Respiratory Disorders
25 Neurocognitive Disorders
26 Care of Individuals With Neurocognitive Disorders
27 Endocrine and Immune Disorders
28 Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
29 Pain and Comfort
,30 Mental Health
PART 5 Clinical Judgment to Promote Healthy
Aging With Older Adults and Families
31 Ethics, Decision Making, and Mistreatment
32 Relationships, Roles, and Life Transitions
33 Intimacy and Sexual Health
34 Loss, Death, and Palliative Care
35 Spiritual Health, Meaning, and Self-Actualization
, Chapter 01: Introduction To Healthy Aging
Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and
Nursing Response 11th Edition
by Theris A. Touhy DNP CNS DPNAP (Author), Kathleen F. Jett PhD GNP-BC DPNAP (Author)
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Man Is Terminally Ill With End-Stage Prostate Cancer. Which Is The Best Statement About This
Man’s Wellness?
A. Wellness Can Only Be Achieved With Aggressive Medical Interventions.
B. Wellness Is Not A Real Option For This Client Because He Is Terminally Ill.
C. Wellness Is Defined As The Absence Of Disease.
D. Nursing Interventions Can Help Empower A Client To Achieve A Higher Level Of Wellness.
ANSWER; D
Nursing Interventions Can Help Empower A Client To Achieve A Higher Level Of Wellness; A Nurse Can
Foster Wellness In His Or Her Clients. Wellness Is Defined By The Individual And Is Multidimensional. It Is
Not Just The Absence Of Disease. A Wellness Perspective Is Based On The Belief That Every Person Has
An Optimal Level Of Health Independent Of His Or Her Situation Or Functional Level. Even In The
Presence Of Chronic Illness Or While Dying, A Movement Toward Wellness Is Possible If Emphasis Of
Care Is Placed On The Promotion Of Well-Being In A Supportive Environment.
PTS: 1 DIF: Apply REF: P. 7 TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: Health Promotion And
Maintenance
2. In Differentiating Between Henaluthrasndiwnegllntebss.Inchoemalth Care, Which Of The
Following Statements Is True?
A. Health Is A Broad Term Encompassing Attitudes And Behaviors.
B. The Concept Of Illness Prevention Was Never Considered By Previous Generations.
C. Wellness And Self-Actualization Develop Through Learning And Growth.
D. Wellness Is Impossible When One’s Health Is Compromised.
ANSWER; A
