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Pediatric nursing [electronic resource] : best evidence-based practices / Susan Ward.

By: Ward, Susan Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : F.A. Davis Company, 2013Copyright date: ©2014Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (666 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780803626942; 9780803640559Subject(s): MEDICAL / Nursing / Maternity, Perinatal, Women's Health | MEDICAL / Nursing / Medical & Surgical | MEDICAL / PediatricsGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 618.92/00231 LOC classification: RJ245Online resources: Click here to access online

Contents:

Pediatric nursing : best evidence-based practices -- Author Background -- Preface -- Contributors -- Reviewers -- Acknowledgments -- Contents in Brief -- Chapter 1: Growth and Development in Children -- Chapter 2: Children in the Hospital and in the Community -- Chapter 3: Health Assessment in Children -- Chapter 4: Nursing Care of Children -- Chapter 5: Communicable and Immunological Conditions in Children -- Chapter 6: Respiratory Conditions in Children -- Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Conditions in Children -- Chapter 8: Integumentary Conditions in Children -- Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children -- Chapter 10: Behavioral and Developmental Conditions in Children -- Chapter 11: Reproductive and Genitourinary Conditions in Children -- Chapter 12: Endocrine or Metabolic Conditions in Children -- Chapter 13: Hematological Conditions in Children -- Chapter 14: Neurological, Neuromuscular, or Sensory Conditions in Children -- Chapter 15: Cardiac Conditions in Children -- Chapter 16: Cancerous Conditions in Children -- Chapter 17: Tools -- Index.

Abstract: This concise guide delivers all the practical information you need to care for children and their families in diverse settings. It clearly explains what to say and what to do for a broad range of challenges you may encounter in clinical practice. You'll examine the anatomy and physiology of body systems along with common childhood conditions and disease processes, including critical nursing assessments, signs and symptoms, treatment procedures, laboratory work-ups, medications, and other important aspects of care. Strategies for advocacy, effective communication techniques, identification of potentially life-threatening issues, and advice from experienced pediatric nurses guide you every step of the way. The straightforward writing makes complex topics easy to understand. A spiral binding with thumb tabs and a full-color design with illustrations will make it your reference of choice.

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This concise guide delivers all the practical information you need to care for children and their families in diverse settings. It clearly explains what to say and what to do for a broad range of challenges you may encounter in clinical practice. You'll examine the anatomy and physiology of body systems along with common childhood conditions and disease processes, including critical nursing assessments, signs and symptoms, treatment procedures, laboratory work-ups, medications, and other important aspects of care. Strategies for advocacy, effective communication techniques, identification of potentially life-threatening issues, and advice from experienced pediatric nurses guide you every step of the way. The straightforward writing makes complex topics easy to understand. A spiral binding with thumb tabs and a full-color design with illustrations will make it your reference of choice.

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