gerontological nursing 10th edition
by eliopoulos||complete chapters 1-36||100% verified
answers
,table of contents
chapter 1 the aging population ..........................................................4
chapter 2 theories of aging .............................................................. 25
chapter 3 diversity ........................................................................... 37
chapter 4 life transitions and story ................................................... 56
chapter 5 common aging changes .................................................... 74
chapter 6 the specialty of gerontological nursing .............................. 96
chapter 7 holistic assessment and care planning ............................. 114
chapter 8 legal aspects of gerontological nursing ........................... 135
chapter 9 ethical aspects of gerontological nursing ........................ 156
chapter 10 continuum of care in gerontological nursing.................. 171
chapter 11 nutrition and hydration................................................. 190
chapter 12 sleep and rest ............................................................... 211
chapter 13 comfort and pain management ..................................... 228
chapter 14 safety ........................................................................... 247
chapter 15 spirituality .................................................................... 265
chapter 16 sexuality and intimacy .................................................. 277
chapter 17 safe medication use ...................................................... 295
chapter 18 respiration .................................................................... 313
chapter 19 circulations ................................................................... 331
chapter 20 digestion and bowel elimination ................................... 349
chapter 21 urinary elimination ....................................................... 367
chapter 22 reproductive system health ........................................... 386
chapter 23 mobility ........................................................................ 432
chapter 24 neurologic function ....................................................... 450
,chapter 25 vision and hearing ........................................................ 467
chapter 26 endocrine function ........................................................ 478
chapter 27 skin health .................................................................... 495
chapter 28 cancer........................................................................... 515
chapter 29 mental health disorders ................................................ 534
chapter 30 delirium and dementia .................................................. 558
chapter 31 living in harmony with chronic conditions ..................... 576
chapter 32 rehabilitative and restorative care cha .......................... 596
chapter 34 long-term care .............................................................. 615
chapter 35 family caregiving .......................................................... 636
chapter 36 end-of-life care ............................................................. 652
, test bank for gerontological nursing 10th edition by eliopoulos
chapter 1 the aging population
multiple choice
1. the nurse explains that in the late 1960s, health care focus was
aimed at the older adult because:
a. disability was viewed as unavoidable.
b. complications from disease increased mortality.
c. older adults needs are similar to those of all adults.
d. preventive health care practices increased longevity.
answer>>d
increased preventive health care practices, disease control, and focus
on wellness helped people live longer.
dif: cognitive level: comprehension ref: 2 obj: 2
top: aging trends key: nursing process step: implementation
msc: nclex: health promotion and maintenance: growth and
development