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Bowles, Donna.

Gerontology nursing case studies 100 narratives for learning / [electronic resource] : Donna J. Bowles. - New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2011. - xix, 228 p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Political, ethical, and legal issues of older adults -- Loss and end-of-life issues -- Mistreatment of older adults -- Depression, addiction, and suicide -- Individual and family dynamics -- The aging sensory system -- Integumentary disorders and infectious disease of the elderly -- The aging musculoskeletal system -- The aging neurological system -- The aging cardiovascular system -- The aging pulmonary system -- The aging endocrine system -- The aging genitourinary system -- Nutrition and the aging gastrointestinal system -- Cancer in the older adult -- Cognitive impairment in the older adult -- Cultural diversity -- Pain management in the older adult -- Sleep disturbances in the older adult.


Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

ISBN: 9780826108340 (electronic bk.)

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Subjects--Topical Terms:
Geriatric nursing--Case studies.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: RC954 / .B69 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 618.97/0231