PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC NURSING

Author: Jane Ball, RN, CPNP, DrPH, Ruth Bindler, RNC, PhD, Kay Cowen, RNC, MSN
Publisher: Pearson Health Science
Publication Date: 2012
ISBN 10: 0132111756
ISBN 13: 9780132111751
Edition: 5th

Description:

Written for today's nurse, PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC NURSING: CARING FOR CHILDREN, 5/e explores the conditions and nursing interventions for health conditions affecting children, adolescents and their families. Emphasizing research and evidence-based practice, it organizes material by body system instead of developmental stage, allowing faculty to teach pediatrics in integrated courses/short courses without redundancy. KEY FEATURES: This edition includes a new chapter on genetic and genomic influences, more emphasis on culturally competent care, and new features that emphasize clinical reasoning and health promotion. Designed to help students bridge the gap between classroom and clinical situations, the book emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, growth and development, and family-centered care.

Table of Contents

Front Matter

Nurse’s Role in Care of the Child

Family-Centered Care and Cultural Considerations

Genetic and Genomic Influences

Growth and Development

Pediatric Assessment

Introduction to Health Promotion and Maintenance

Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Newborn and Infant

Health Promotion and Maintenance for the Toddler and Preschooler

Health Promotion and Maintenance for the School-Age Child and Adolescent

Nursing Considerations for the Child in the Community

The Hospitalized Child

The Child with a Chronic Condition

The Child with a Life-Threatening Condition and End-of-Life Care

Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition

Pain Assessment and Management

Immunizations and Communicable Diseases

Assessment and Management of Social and Environmental Influences

Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Function

Alterations in Respiratory Function

Alterations in Cardiovascular Function

Alterations in Immune Function

Alterations in Hematologic Function

The Child with Cancer

Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function

Alterations in Genitourinary Function

Alterations in Neurologic Function

Alterations in Mental Health and Cognition

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function

Alterations in Endocrine and Metabolic Function

Alterations in Skin Integrity

Appendix A Physical Growth Charts

Appendix B Blood Pressure Tables

Appendix C Recommended Dietary Allowances

Appendix D Normal Laboratory Values

Appendix E Diagnostic Tests and Procedures

Appendix F Temperature and Weight Conversion