theory and practice Miller, Carol A. creator text bibliography pau Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins c2004 2004 4th ed. monographic eng

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xxi, 666 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. Content:The continuum of older adulthood -- Older adults in families, communities and the world -- The phenomenon of aging -- Gerontological nursing and health promotion -- Gerontological nursing and the continuum of care for older adults -- Legal and ethical concerns -- Cognitive function -- Psychosocial function -- Communication and transcultural nursing care -- Psychosocial assessment -- Overall functional assessment -- Hearing -- Vision -- Digestion and nutrition -- Urinary function -- Cardiovascular function -- Respiratory function -- Mobility and safety -- Sleep and rest -- Thermoregulation -- Sexual function -- Medications and the older adults -- Impaired cognitive function: delirium and dementia -- Impaired affective function: depression -- Elder abuse and neglect Carol A. Miller. Revision of: Nursing care of older adults. 3rd ed. c1999. Includes bibliographical references and index. Geriatric nursing RC954.M55 2004 Miller, Carol A. 0781738083 (hc : alk. paper) 2003058816 WIUC - GH 030709 20231108115459.0 13267105