Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

by Hockenberry, Marilyn J., Ph.D., R.N.; Wilson, David

• ISBN13: 9780323083430
• ISBN10: 0323083439
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-09-18
• Publisher: Mosby Inc

Summary

When it comes to caring for children, no other resource better prepares you for practice than Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. Authored by Marilyn Hockenberry and David Wilson, two of the most well-known and respected names in the field, Wong's features the most readable, up-to-date, and accurate content available. An abundance of full-color illustrations helps you visualize key concepts, and highlighted boxes and tables offer quick access to vital facts and information. Plus, when you buy this book, you get unlimited access to hands-on study tools that help you learn pediatric nursing essentials with ease! Developmental approach clearly identifies key issues at each stage of a child's growth to help you provide appropriate, individualized care for each child. UNIQUE! Family focus includes a separate chapter on the role of the family in child health, family content throughout the text, and Family-Centered Care boxes that highlight information on patient teaching, home care, and incorporating the family in the child's care. An emphasis on wellness offers health promotion and injury prevention strategies for each age group. UNIQUE! Evidence-Based Practice boxes demonstrate how research is applied to nursing care in the clinical setting. UNIQUE! Atraumatic Care boxes provide guidance for administering nursing care with minimal pain or stress to the child, family, and nurse. NEW! Safety Alerts call your attention to important patient safety considerations and support the QSEN initiative for better outcomes of nursing care. NEW! Quality Patient Outcomes content in Nursing Care Management discussions for major diseases and disorders helps you understand how the care you provide impacts patient safety and promotes positive outcomes. UNIQUE! Critical thinking case studies allow you to test and develop your analytical skills in a variety of clinical situations. NEW! Drug Alerts throughout the text emphasize important drug information and point out potential issues. NEW! Pathophysiology Reviews highlight and clarify complex pathophysiology information. Completely updated content focuses on timely, practical topics, including methods for measuring competency and outcomes, the nurse's role in injury prevention, shaken baby syndrome/traumatic brain injury, Healthy People 2020, car restraints, immunizations, late preterm infants, and childhood obesity. Expanded and updated coverage of genetics addresses the latest advances in the field as it relates to children in health and illness.

Table of Contents

Children, Their Families, and the Nurse

Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing

Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family

Family Influences on Child Health Promotion

Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion

Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion

Assessment of the Child and Family

Communication, History, and Physical Assessment of the Child

Pain Assessment and Management in Children

The Newborn

Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family

Health Problems of Newborns

Infancy

Health Promotion of the Infant and Family

Health Problems of Infants

Early Childhood

Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family

Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family

Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers

Middle Childhood and Adolescence

Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family

Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family

Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents

The Child and Family with Special Needs

Quality of Life for Children Living with Chronic or Complex Diseases

Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family

Family-Centered Home Care

Impact of Hospitalization on the Child and Family

Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization

Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions

The Child with Problems Related to the Transfer of Oxygen and Nutrients

The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction

The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

The Child with Problems Related to the Production and Circulation of Blood

The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction

The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction

The Child With a Disturbance of Regulatory Mechanisms

The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction

The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction

The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction

The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction

The Child with a Problem that Interferes with Physical Mobility

The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction

The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

Appendixes

Growth Measurements

Common Laboratory Tests

Translations of Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale

Spanish-English Translations

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