The title is targeted at undergraduates and is designed to help students develop an understanding of the modern approach to child- care, identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children. - Summary for quick review has been incorporated - Questions formulated for every chapter for self-evaluation of the related topic - Presence of tables in the book. E.g. (Table: General trends in height and weight gain during childhood)

Concise Textbook of Pediatric Nursing is a revised and thoroughly updated edition of Elsevier's previous offering, Textbook of Pediatric Nursing. The book, written in accordance with the INC syllabus, is targeted at undergraduates and is designed to help students develop an understanding of the modern approach to childcare, identification, prevention and nursing management of common health problems of neonates and children. The book is aimed to enhance the capabilities of a nurse in nurturing a child. Not only that, the study questions given at the end of each chapter will allow the student to self-evaluate their understanding of the topic. . Written in accordance with the updated INC syllabus . Up-to-date statistical data provided by the author . Easily understandable language covering content comprehensively . Study questions provided at the end of every chapter . Detailed nursing interventions provided for various procedures

Covering evidence-based pediatric nursing care from infancy through adolescence, Pediatric Nursing: An Introductory Text, 11th Edition provides a clear, easy-to-read guide to pediatric nursing for LPN/LVN students. Content in this edition is reorganized for a "best of both worlds" approach to pediatric nursing, with early chapters devoted to normal growth and development by age group followed by chapters covering the most common childhood disorders grouped by body system. Updated coverage reflects the latest issues in pediatric nursing care, including childhood obesity and teenage pregnancy. Clinical Snapshots and Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions show how to apply the nursing process in real patient care scenarios. Written by noted pediatric nursing educators Debra L. Price and Julie F. Gwin, this market-leading textbook provides the essential knowledge you need to succeed in LPN/LVN practice. Reading Level: 9.6 Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions reinforce problem-solving skills as the nursing process is applied to pediatric nursing, with NEW critical thinking answer guidelines provided on the companion Evolve website Evolve to help you understand how a care plan is developed and how to evaluate care of a patient. UNIQUE! Free, built-in Study Guide includes scenario-based clinical activities and practice questions for each chapter. Complete, concise coverage of evidence-based pediatric nursing care includes cultural and spiritual influences, complementary and alternative therapies for pain management, and pediatric psychophysiologic responses to bioterrorism and threats of bioterrorism. UNIQUE! Clinical Snapshots describe patient scenarios and include photographs of pediatric assessment and specific disorders, helping you apply critical thinking skills to clinical situations. Did You Know boxes list assessment data to help you recognize possible pediatric disorders. Nursing Brief boxes stress key points and help in prioritizing information. Communication boxes offer tips and techniques for successful nurse-patient-family communication. Health Promotion boxes and content highlight family-centered care, wellness, and illness prevention. Home Care Considerations boxes address home care issues for children with chronic illnesses and congenital disorders as well as community-based care issues including immunization, nutrition, and overall health promotion. UNIQUE! LPN Threads make learning easier, featuring an student-friendly reading level, key terms with phonetic pronunciations and text page references, chapter objectives, special features boxes, and full-color art, photographs, and design.

The latest edition of this popular text retains the easy-to-read, clear writing style and organization that has made it successful, while integrating cutting edge information and updating existing content. THOMPSON'S PEDIATRIC NURSING is organized by developmental stages. It offers a number of useful tools that help students retain the fundamental concepts of pediatric nursing, such as Nursing Briefs, Communication Alert boxes, Community Cues, Data Cues, Nursing Care Plans, and Procedures. References and Suggested Readings have been updated throughout to encourage students to further research topics.

Canadian Maternity and Pediatric Nursing prepares your students for safe and effective maternity and pediatric nursing practice. The content provides the student with essential information to care for women and their families, to assist them to make the right choices safely, intelligently, and with confidence.

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Pediatrics** As the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market for over 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition continues to leverage its trademark developmental approach as it equips readers with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text utilizes a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach — beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. This new eleventh edition also features Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and questions, a new chapter covering all systems cancers, additional case studies within the nursing care plans, and updated and expanded evidence-based content throughout to best reflect the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care today. - Developmental approach clearly identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of a child's growth. - Emphasis on wellness features health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood. - Critical thinking case studies with answers are found throughout the text. - Quality patient outcomes are highlighted within nursing management discussions for major diseases and disorders. - Drug alerts draw attention to potential safety issues, reflecting QSEN safety initiative. - Family focus includes a separate family chapter as well as family content and Family-Centered Care boxes integrated throughout the text. - Community Focus boxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting. - Evidence-Based Practice boxes focus attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care. - Chapter on complementary & alternative therapy cover timely topics to aid in providing complete, comprehensive care. - Nursing care plans provide a model for planning patient care and include rationales that provide the "why." - Research Focus boxes highlight current studies that impact pediatric nursing today. - Cultural content and Cultural Considerations boxes are integrated throughout the text to draw attention to customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare. - Atraumatic Care boxes contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress. - Nursing tips offer helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature. - Nursing alerts feature critical information that MUST BE considered in providing care. - Emergency Treatment sections provide a quick reference in critical situations. - Nursing care guidelines provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.

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