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Gerontological Nursing Tenth, North American Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos| COMPLETE TEST BANK GUIDE| ALL CHAPTERS (1-36) WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST VERSION
Gerontological Nursing Tenth, North American Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos| COMPLETE TEST BANK GUIDE| ALL CHAPTERS (1-36) WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS|LATEST VERSION
Gerontological Nursing Tenth, North American Edition by Charlotte Eliopoulos| COMPLETE TEST BANK GUIDE| ALL CHAPTERS (1-36) WITH 100...
,Table of Contents
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE .................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 The Aging Population ............................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 Theories Of Aging ................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 3 Diversity.................................................................................................................................. 28
Chapter 4 Life Transitions And Story ...................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 5 Common Aging Changes ........................................................................................................ 54
UNIT 2 FOUNDATIONS OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING ........................................................................... 71
Chapter 6 The Specialty Of Gerontological Nursing ............................................................................... 71
Chapter 7 Holistic Assessment And Care Planning ................................................................................. 84
Chapter 8 Legal Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing ............................................................................... 99
Chapter 9 Ethical Aspects Of Gerontological Nursing........................................................................... 114
Chapter 10 Continuum Of Care In Gerontological Nursing .................................................................. 124
UNIT 3 HEALTH PROMOTION .................................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 11 Nutrition And Hydration .................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 12 Sleep And Rest.................................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 13 Comfort And Pain Management ........................................................................................ 168
Chapter 14 Safety.................................................................................................................................. 182
Chapter 15 Safe Medication Use .......................................................................................................... 195
UNIT 4 GERIATRIC CARE ............................................................................................................................ 209
Chapter 16 Respiration ......................................................................................................................... 209
Chapter 17 Circulation .......................................................................................................................... 223
Chapter 18 Digestion And Bowel Elimination ....................................................................................... 236
Chapter 19 Urinary Elimination ............................................................................................................ 250
Chapter 20 Reproductive System Health .............................................................................................. 264
Chapter 21 Mobility .............................................................................................................................. 301
Chapter 22 Neurologic Function ........................................................................................................... 315
Chapter 23 Vision And Hearing ............................................................................................................. 327
Chapter 24 Endocrine Function ............................................................................................................ 335
Chapter 25 Skin Health ......................................................................................................................... 349
Chapter 26 Cancer ................................................................................................................................ 364
, Chapter 27 Mental Health Disorders .................................................................................................... 378
Chapter 28 Delirium And Dementia ...................................................................................................... 395
Chapter 29 Living In Harmony With Chronic Conditions ...................................................................... 409
UNIT 5 SETTINGS AND SPECIAL ISSUES IN GERIATRIC CARE ..................................................................... 423
Chapter 30 Spirituality .......................................................................................................................... 423
Chapter 31 Sexuality And Intimacy ....................................................................................................... 432
Chapter 32 Rehabilitative And Restorative Care .................................................................................. 446
Chapter 33 Acute Care .......................................................................................................................... 460
Chapter 34 Long-Term Care .................................................................................................................. 473
Chapter 35 Family Caregiving ............................................................................................................... 490
Chapter 36 End-Of-Life Care ................................................................................................................. 501
UNIT 1 THE AGING EXPERIENCE
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.
CORRECT ANS>>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
2. The Nurse Clarifies That In The Terminology Defining Specific Age Groups, The Term Aged Refers
To Persons Who Are:
A. 55 To 64 Years Of Age.
B. 65 To 74 Years Of Age.
C. 75 To 84 Years Of Age.
D. 85 And Older.
CORRECT ANS>>C
The Term Aged Refers To Persons Who Are 75 To 84 Years Of Age. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension
REF: 2, Table 1-1 OBJ: 1 TOP: Age Categories KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion And Maintenance: Growth And Development
3. The Nurse Cautions That Ageism Is A Mindset That Influences Persons To:
A. Discriminate Against Persons Solely On The Basis Of Age.
B. Fear Aging.
C. Be Culturally Sensitive To Concerns Of Aging.
D. Focus On Resources For The Older Adult.
CORRECT ANS>>A
Ageism Is A Negative Belief Pattern That Influences Persons To Discriminate Against Persons Solely On
The Basis Of Age And Can Lead To Destructive Behaviors Toward The Older Adult.
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