The fourth edition of this text is intended for pediatric nursing courses, one of the required courses in nursing programs The most concise, readable pediatric nursing text for use in RN programs. Exceptionally user-friendly and up-to-date, it uses a unique body system approach rather than developmental stages, allowing faculty to teach pediatrics in integrated course or short course without redundancy. This approach also focuses students on nursing care. Features abundant four-color photos and drawings throughout, extensive marginal notes, chapter-opening vignettes and more plus a heavy emphasis on community nursing. This text details the core essentials of pediatric nursing practice while also providing the critical thinking skills necessary for future challenges.
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1. Nurse's Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community, and Home 2. Family-Centered Care: Theory and Applications ****NEW CHAPTER**** 3. Growth and Development 4. Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition 5. Pediatric Assessment 6. Societal and Environmental Influences on Children 7. Introduction to Health Promotion and Health Maintenance ****NEW CHAPTER**** 8. Health Promotion and Health Maintenance for the Newborn and Infant ****NEW CHAPTER**** 9. Health Promotion and Health Maintenance for the Young and School-age Child ****NEW CHAPTER**** 10. Health Promotion and Health Maintenance for the Adolescent ****NEW CHAPTER**** 11. Nursing Considerations for the Child in the Community 12. Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition ****NEW CHAPTER**** 13. Nursing Considerations for the Hospitalized Child 14. The Child with a Life-Threatening Condition and End-of-Life Care 15. Pain Assessment and Management 16. Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 17. Alterations in Immune Function 18. Infectious and Communicable Diseases 19. Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Function 20. Alterations in Respiratory Function 21. Alterations in Cardiovascular Function 22. Alterations in Hematologic Function 23. Alterations in Cellular Growth 24. Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function 25. Alterations in Genitourinary Function 26. Alterations in Neurologic Function 27. Alterations in Cognition and Mental Health 28. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function 29. Alterations in Endocrine and Metabolic Function 30. Alterations in Skin Integrity Appendices
