Principles of Pediatric Nursing

Includes Bibliographical references and Index

Nurse's role in care of the child: hospital and community
Family-centered care and cultural considerations
Genetic and genomic influences
Growth and development
Pediatric assessment
Introduction to health promotion and health maintenance
Health promotion and health maintenance for the newborn and infant
Health promotion and health maintenance for the toddler and preschool-age child
Health promotion and health maintenance for the school-age child and adolescent
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
Nutrition assessment and management
Pain assessment and management
Infectious 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
Appendices. Physical growth charts
Blood pressure tables
Recommended dietary allowances
Normal laboratory values
Diagnostic tests and procedures
Temperature and weight conversion

"This book 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. 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. "--Publisher