Nursing Care of Children

by James, Susan Rowen; Ashwill, Jean Weiler

• ISBN13: 9781416030843
• ISBN10: 1416030840
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-21
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Nursing Care of Children: Principles and Practice provides numerous student-friendly features to help you navigate through difficult concepts to gain understanding with ease. The text emphasizes a community focus while teaching growth & development and major body system alterations information needed by pediatric nurses. Student-friendly writing style makes material more accessible. Pathophysiology boxes illustrate how disease conditions develop to provide a scientific basis for understanding the nursing care of an illness. Clinical Reference sections review basic anatomy and physiology, discuss pediatric differences, describe common diagnostics tests, and list commonly prescribed medications. Want to Know boxes assist with instructing parents and children about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care settings. Photo Stories visually depict various nursing roles in diverse care settings. Communication Cues suggest effective ways for nurses to facilitate understanding and elicit necessary information in exchanges with the child and/or parent. Critical to Remember boxes identify practices required to deliver safe care. Critical Thinking Exercises apply learning to practice via case study scenarios. Drug Guides provide quick reference on the pediatric uses and nursing implications of specific drugs. Procedure boxes outline step-by-step instructions for common nursing tasks. Health Promotion boxes emphasize a wellness approach and pediatric health priorities based on AAP recommendations. Companion CD-ROM enclosed with the text provides an integrative, comprehensive approach to textbook principles through pediatric assessment video clips, animations, an audio glossary including Spanish pronunciations, and NCLEX"¥ review questions. Using Research to Improve Practice boxes help you understand how to research and determine proper care and procedures. Beautiful full-color illustrations provide realistic, visually appealing interpretations of pediatric nursing in action.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Child Health Nursing

Foundations of Child Health Nursing

Growth and Development: The Child and the Family

Family-Centered Nursing Care

Communicating with Children and Families

Health Promotion for the Developing Child

Health Promotion for the Infant

Health Promotion During Early Childhood

Health Promotion for the School-Age Child

Health Promotion for the Adolescent

Special Considerations in Caring for Children

Physical Assessment of Children

Emergency Care of the Child

The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings

The Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness

Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children

Medicating Infants and Children

Pain Management for Children

Caring for Children with Health Problems

The Child with an Infectious Disease

The Child with an Immunologic Alteration

The Child with a Fluid and Electrolyte Alteration

The Child with a Gastrointestinal Alteration

The Child with a Genitourinary Alteration

The Child with a Respiratory Alteration

The Child with a Cardiovascular Alteration

The Child with a Hematologic Alteration

The Child with Cancer

The Child with an Integumentary Alteration

The Child with a Musculoskeletal Alteration

The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration

The Child with a Neurologic Alteration

The Child with a Psychosocial Disorder

The Child with a Cognitive Impairment

The Child with a Sensory Alteration

Appendixes

Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care

Growth Charts

Normal Blood Pressure Readings for Children

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