Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! and
Awarded Second Place in the 2021 AJN Book of the Year Awards in
Gerontologic Nursing
Focusing on the content that students need to know for effective
practice, this text offers evidence-based coverage of the aging
process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of
disease presentation and management in older adults. Content is
logically organized in five units that provide a concise yet
comprehensive overview of the aging process and guide students through
the complexities of gerontological care. The tenth edition retains the
text's acclaimed holistic approach through insightful coverage of the
psychosocial, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care,
with updated content throughout to help students meet the challenges of
a changing healthcare environment and an increasingly diverse
population. This edition also includes Next Generation NCLEX(R)-Style
Case Studies and Questions, which help students review important
concepts and practice for the next generation NCLEX(R), as well as
Unfolding Patient Stories that correlate directly to simulated patient
scenarios in vSim(R) for Nursing Gerontology, which equip students
with a consistent, realistic experience in patient interaction and
enhanced preparation for practice.
- UPDATED! Revised content throughout reflects the latest research
findings and emphasizes relevant nursing implications.
- NEW! Next Generation NCLEX(R)-Style Case Studies and Questions
related to chapters on clinical topics help students review important
concepts and practice for the next generation NCLEX(R).
- NEW! Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the National League
for Nursing, engage students in meaningful conversations on patient
care and tie into corresponding patient scenarios in vSim(R) for
Nursing Gerontology and Lippincott(R) DocuCare for enhanced
preparation for practice.
- Concept Mastery Alerts improve students' understanding of
potentially confusing topics, as identified by Lippincott's Adaptive
Learning Powered by PrepU.
- Bringing Research to Life features highlight the clinical
relevance of current, evidence-based research.
- Consider This Case, Practice Realities, and Critical
Thinking Exercises demonstrate the real-life applications of
concepts in the text.
- In-text learning aids -- including Chapter Outlines, Learning
Objectives, Terms to Know, Communication Tips, Points to Ponder, Key
Concepts, and Chapter Summaries -- help students master important
material.
- Nursing Problem Highlights provide overviews of common nursing
problems, covering causes to interventions in an easy-to-understand
manner.
- Nursing Care Plans outline nursing problem, goal, and action for
selected health conditions, giving students practical models for
effective health care planning.
- Assessment Guides walk students through general observation, the
history-taking interview, and the physical examination.
- Engaging, open design makes content approachable and retains
students' interest.
- Focus on caring for the whole person helps nurses across the
spectrum of care confidently and effectively care for older adults in
any setting.
