Explore the intricate world of pediatric nursing with Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition. With a focus on directing students toward a profound comprehension of critical concepts, this edition surpasses mere repetition of medical-surgical content by expanding upon the foundation of students’ prior knowledge.
Recognizing the unique intricacies of caring for children, this comprehensive text underscores simpler, fundamental concepts that pave the way toward mastering more complex problem-solving scenarios. By emphasizing conceptual learning, Essentials of Pediatric Nursing not only offers a time-effective instructional method for nursing educators but also nurtures the development of critical thinking skills among students.
From Case Studies to Unfolding Patient Stories and Clinical Reasoning Alerts, each element throughout the book serves to deepen comprehension and foster analytical thinking. Notable additions in the 5th edition include phonetic spelling of difficult-to-pronounce key terms, updated growth and development guidelines, expanded diversity and inclusion content, and COVID-related insights to ensure that students receive the most relevant and up-to-date information in the field of pediatric nursing.
Edition
5
ISBN/ISSN
9781975236175
Product Format
Vitalsource Interactive eBook
Edition
5
Publication Date
September 5, 2024
TERRI KYLE
SUSAN CARMAN
UNIT I Foundations of Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 1: Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing
Chapter 2: Factors Influencing Child Health
UNIT II Health Promotion of the Growing Child and Family
Chapter 3: Growth and Development of the Newborn and Infant
Chapter 4: Growth and Development of the Toddler
Chapter 5: Growth and Development of the Preschooler
Chapter 6: Growth and Development of the School-Age Child
Chapter 7: Growth and Development of the Adolescent
UNIT III Working With Children and Families
Chapter 8: Atraumatic Care of Children and Families
Chapter 9: Health Supervision
Chapter 10: Health Assessment of Children
Chapter 11: Caring for Children in Diverse Settings
Chapter 12: Caring for the Special Needs Child
Chapter 13: Key Pediatric Nursing Interventions
Chapter 14: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Comfort–Pain Assessment and Management
UNIT IV Nursing Care of the Child With a Health Disorder
Chapter 15: Nursing Care of the Child With an Infection
Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Intracranial Regulation/Neurologic Disorder
Chapter 17: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Sensory Perception/Disorder of the Eyes or Ears
Chapter 18: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Gas Exchange/Respiratory Disorder
Chapter 19: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Perfusion/Cardiovascular Disorder
Chapter 20: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Bowel Elimination/Gastrointestinal Disorder
Chapter 21: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Urinary Elimination/Genitourinary Disorder
Chapter 22: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Mobility/Neuromuscular or Musculoskeletal Disorder
Chapter 23: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Tissue Integrity/Integumentary Disorder
Chapter 24: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Cellular Regulation/Hematologic or Neoplastic Disorder
Chapter 25: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Immunity or Immunologic Disorder
Chapter 26: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Metabolism/Endocrine DisorderChapter 27: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Genetics
Chapter 28: Nursing Care of the Child With an Alteration in Behavior, Cognition, or Development
Chapter 29: Nursing Care During a Pediatric Emergency
Clinical Reasoning Alerts: Promote critical thinking in the nursing process on information key to clinical reasoning.
Case Studies: Real-life scenarios with questions to enhance clinical reasoning and critical evaluation.
Unfolding Patient Stories: Engaging vignettes from the National League for Nursing and vSim® for Nursing Pediatrics to spark classroom discussions.
Atraumatic Care: Tips throughout the book for providing the least traumatic procedures and care for children in various situations.
Consider This!: First-person narratives to evoke empathy and encourage critical thinking about real-life scenarios.
Thinking About Development: Promotes critical thinking about developmental concerns related to the chapter topic.
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