PART I: INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGIC NURSING

1. Overview of Gerontologic Nursing

2. Theories of Aging

3. Legal and Ethical Issues

4. Gerontologic Assessment

PART II: INFLUENCES ON HEALTH AND ILLNESS

5. Cultural Influences

6. Family Influences

7. Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences

8. Health Promotion and Illness/Disability Prevention

9. Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults

PART III: WELLNESS ISSUES

10. Nutrition

11. Sleep and Activity

12. Safety

13. Sexuality and Aging

PART IV: COMMON PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC STRESSORS

14. Pain

15. Infection

16. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

17. Cancer

18. Loss and End-of-Life Issues

PART V: DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES AND PHARMACOLOGIC MANAGEMENT

19. Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests

20. Pharmacologic Management

PART VI: NURSING CARE OF PHYSIOLOGIC AND PSYCHOLOGIC DISORDERS

21. Cardiovascular Function

22. Respiratory Function

23. Endocrine Function

24. Gastrointestinal Function

25. Musculoskeletal Function

26. Urinary Function

27. Cognitive and Neurologic Function

28. Integumentary Function

29. Sensory Function