The second edition of Patricia Tabloski's Gerontological Nursing is a comprehensive, research-based book that will guide nursing students in their care of older patients. The book presents information related to normal and pathological changes of aging, with an emphasis on the critical information that nurses need for assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluating care outcomes for their older clients. Bolstered by current research in nursing, medicine, sociology and psychology, this book combines information on medical-surgical care for older patients with issues facing the older population. It emphasizes both critical thinking and application of the nursing process to give students the confidence they need to provide the highest level of care. New to this edition are Complementary and Alternative Therapies that help readers understand therapies that can supplement traditional medicine. Note: This is the standalone book. If you want the book/access card and guide order the ISBN listed below: 0135105862 / 9780135105863 Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing & MyNursingLab -- Access Card & Gerontological Nursing: The Essential Guide to Clinical Practice Package consists of: 0131596969 / 9780131596962 MyNursingLab -- Access Card -- for Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing 0131714686 / 9780131714687 Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing 0135038103 / 9780135038109 Gerontological Nursing: The Essential Guide to Clinical Practice