Gerontologic Nursing

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Geriatrics****American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 2nd Place in Gerontologic Nursing, 2025**Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care - and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style cases and questions are included in select clinical chaptersNEW! Aging theory and nursing theory content promotes understanding of the relationship between theory and practiceNEW! Cultural content integrated throughout the text facilitates culturally congruent care practicesUPDATED! Completely revised chapters ensure content is relevant and practice-related for the gerontologic nurseBody system chapters include an overview of age-related changes in structure and functionCurrent standards and guidelines are reflected throughout to ensure you are learning the most up-to-date informationEssential nursing care guidelines are presented in each clinical chapterPsychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care are integrated throughout the textClinical judgment questions at the end of chapters challenge you to apply your knowledge and clinical judgment skillsHelpful boxes throughout the text highlight key information, including: Nursing Care PlanPatient/Family TeachingHealth Promotion/Illness PreventionNutritional ConsiderationsEvidence-Based PracticeEmergency TreatmentHome CareKey points and summary sections at the end of chapters reinforce the most important concepts and informationOne Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case/question added to each clinical chapterAdding content on culturally congruent care to Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences chapterExpanded content on Pressure Injuries Expanded content on Infection & Inflammation

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