Miller, Carol A.

Nursing for wellness in older adults. / Carol A. Miller. - 6th ed. - Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011. - xxix, 603 p. : illustrations ; 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Seeing older adults through the eyes of wellness -- Addressing diversity of older adults -- Applying a nursing model for promoting wellness in older adults -- Theoretical perspectives on aging well -- Gerontological nursing and health promotion -- Diverse health care settings for older adults -- Assessment of health and functioning -- Medications and other bioactive substances -- Legal and ethical concerns -- Elder abuse and neglect -- Cognitive function -- Psychosocial function -- Psychosocial assessment -- Impaired cognitive function: delirium and dementia -- Impaired affective function: depression -- Hearing -- Vision -- Digestion and nutrition -- Urinary function -- Cardiovascular function -- Respiratory function -- Mobility and safety -- Integument -- Sleep and rest -- Thermoregulation -- Sexual function -- Caring for older adults during illness -- Caring for older adults experiencing pain -- Caring for older adults at the end of life --

9781605477770 (hardback : alkaline paper)

2010043818


Geriatric nursing.
Geriatric Nursing.
Aged--psychology.
Health Promotion.
Nursing Theory.

RC954.M55

618.97/0231

WY 152