Gerontological nursing

Unit I: Foundations of Nursing Practice 1. Principles of Gerontology 2. Gerontological Nursing Issues 3. Principles of Geriatrics   Unit II: Challenges of Aging and the Cornerstones of Excellence in Nursing Care 4. Cultural Diversity 5. Nutrition and Aging 6. Pharmacology and Older Adults 7. Psychological and Cognitive Function 8. Sleep and the Older Adult 9. Pain Management 10. Violence and Elder Mistreatment 11. Care of the Dying   Unit III: Physiological Basis of Practice 12. The Integument 13. The Mouth and Oral Cavity 14. Sensation: Hearing, Vision, Taste, Touch, and Smell 15. The Cardiovascular System 16. The Respiratory System 17. The Genitourinary and Renal Systems 18. The Musculoskeletal System 19. The Endocrine System 20. The Gastrointestinal System 21. The Hematologic System 22. The Neurologic System 23. The Immune System 24. Multisystem Problems: Caring for Frail Elders with Comorbidities   Appendix A: NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnosis Appendix B: Answers to Critical Thinking Questions Index