Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing / [edited by] Marilyn J. Hockenberry, David Wilson, Cheryl C. Rodgers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENT
UNIT 1 CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE NURSE
1. Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing --
2. Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion --
3. Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion --
UNIT 2 ASSESSMENT OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY
4. Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child and Family --
5. Pain Assessment in and Management in Children --
6. Infectious Disease --
UNIT 3 FAMILY-CENTERED CARE OF THE NEWBORN
7. Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family --
8. Health Problems of Newborns --
UNIT 4 FAMILY-CENTERED CARE OF THE INFANT
9. Health Promotion of the Infant and Family --
10. Health Problem of Infants --
UNIT5 FAMILY-CENTERED CARE OF THE YOUNG CHILD
11. Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family --
12. Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family --
13. Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers --
UNIT 6 FAMILY-CENTERED CARE OF THE SCHOOL-AGE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT
14. Health Promotion of the School Age Child and Family --
15. Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family --
16. Health Problems of School Age Children and Adolescents --
UNIT 7 FAMILY-CENTERED CARE OF THE CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
17. Quality of Life for Children Living with Chronic or Complex Diseases --
18. Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family --
UNIT 8 THE CHILD WHO IS HOSPITALIZED
19. Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization --
20. Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions --
UNIT 9 THE CHILD WITH PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE TRANSFER OF OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTS
21. The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction --
22. The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction --
UNIT 10 THE CHILD WITH PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE PRODUCTION AND CIRCULATION OF BLOOD
23. The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction --
24. The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction --
25. NEW! The Child with Cancer --
UNIT 11 THE CHILD WITH A DISTURBANCE OF REGULATORY MECHANISMS
26. The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction --
27. The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction --
28. The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction --
UNIT 12 THE CHILD WITH A PROBLEM THAT INTERFERES WITH PHYSICAL MOBILITY
29. The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction --
30. The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction.

Known for its accuracy, evidence-based focus, and engaging writing style, Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition has been the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market since it first published in 1980! Thoroughly revised to equip you with the latest research and guidelines for treating children today, it encourages a whole-body approach by beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. A new chapter featuring all systems cancers provides comprehensive information in one place. Nursing Care Plans now incorporate additional case studies to personalize interventions and promote critical thinking.