Gerontologic nursing

Introduction to gerontologic nursing

Overview of gerontologic nursing

Theories of aging

Legal and ethical issues

Gerontologic assessment

Influences on health and illness

Family influences

Socioeconomic and environmental influences

Health promotion and illness/disability prevention

Health care diversity settings

Nutrition

Sleep and activity

Safety

Intimacy and sexuality

Mental health

Common psychophysiologic stressors

Infection

Chronic illness and rehabilitation

Substance abuse

Cancer

Loss and end-of-life issues

Diagnostic studies and pharmacologic management

Laboratory and diagnostic tests

Pharmacologic management

Nursing care of physiologic and psychologic disorders

Cardiovascular function

Respiratory function

Endocrine function

Gastrointestinal function

Musculoskeletal function

Urinary function

Cognitive and neurologic function

Integumentary function

Sensory function.