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Part I: Introduction to Gerontologic Nursing1.　Overview of Gerontologic Nursing2.　Theories Related to Care of the Older Adult3.　Legal and Ethical Issues4.　Assessment of the Older AdultPart II: Influences on Health and Illness5.　Cultural Influences6.　Family Influences7.　Socioeconomic and Environmental Influences 8.　Health Promotion and Illness/Disability PreventionPart III: Influences on Quality of Life9.　Nutrition10.　Sleep and Activity11.　Safety12.　Sexuality and Aging 13.　Pain14.　Infection and InflammationPart IV: Diagnostic Studies and Pharmacologic Management15.　Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests16.　Drugs and Aging Part V: Nursing Care of Physiologic and Psychologic Disorders17.　Integumentary Function18.　Sensory Function19.　Cardiovascular Function20.　Respiratory Function21.　Gastrointestinal Function22.　Urinary Function23.　Musculoskeletal Function24.　Cognitive and Neurologic Function25.　Endocrine FunctionPart VI: Health Care Transitions 26.　Health Care Delivery Settings and Older Adults27.　Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation28.　Cancer29.　Loss and End-of-Life Issues