Synopses & Reviews
Written by leaders in the field of Pediatric Nursing, this pocket referece is ideal as a quick reference to pediatric nursing - perfect for clinicals. Children, Nurses, and Their Families. Child Concepts and Application. Health Promotion and Maintenance Through Childhood. Child Health Care Settings and Considerations. Health Conditions: Episodic to End-of-Life. Nursing Care of Specific Health Conditions. Appendices include: Physical Growth Charts; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Normal Laboratory Values; West Nomogram-Body Surface Areas; Assessment of Emergency Conditions; Commonly Used Emergency Drugs; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures. Nursing Students and Professionals. Previously Announced in 5/2005 catalog.
Table of Contents
Section I General Information
1. Growth and Development
2. Normal Vital Signs
3. Assessment
4. Physical Growth Charts
5. Nutrition
6 Normal Lab Values
Section II Principles of Nursing Care of Children in the Community/Hospital
7. Health Promotion and Health Maintenance through childhood
8. Health Promotions for Children with Chronic Conditions
9. Immunization Schedules
10. Pediatric Dosage Calculations
11. Pain Assessment Tools
12. Poison Control Information
13. Emergency Assessment of the Child
Section III Body Systems
14. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
15. Alterations in Fluid and Electrolyte Function
16. Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Function
17. Alterations in Respiratory Function
18. Alterations in Cardiovascular Function
19. Alterations in Immunologic Function
20. Alterations in Hematologic Function
21. Alterations in Cellular Growth
22. Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function
23. Alterations in Genitourinary Function
24. Alterations in Endocrine Function
25. Alterations in Neurologic Function
26. Alterations in Congition and Mental Health
27. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function
28. Alterations in Integumentary Function
Back Matter: References