Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

Name: Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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ISBN: 9780323029773

ISBN-10: 0323029779

ISBN-13: 9780323029773

Edition: 2006

Authors: Virginia Richardson

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This portable quick reference book is filled with valuable assessment and management information for both pediatric and family nurse practitioners. Information is presented in a clear, concise outline format beginning with growth and development and moving on to key issues such as nutrition, immunizations, and anticipatory guidance. Coverage also includes common childhood conditions affecting each body system. The smaller size and spiral binding make this resource extremely portable and user-friendly. ICD-9 codes are highlighted in boxes throughout, with separate boxes to distinguish codes used for general diagnosis and symptoms, differential diagnoses, and complications. A color…

Book details

List price: $63.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 7/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 560
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English




Child Health Care



Obtaining an Initial History



Obtaining an Interval History



Performing a Physical Examination



Making Newborn Rounds



Guidelines for Breastfeeding



2-Week Visit



1 Month Visit



2-Month Visit



4-Month Visit



6-Month Visit



9-Month Visit



12-Month Visit



15-18 Month Visit



2-Year Visit



3-Year Visit (Preschool)



6-Year Visit (School Readiness)



7-10 Years (School Age Visit)



11-13 Years (Pre-Adolescent Visit)



14-18 Years (Adolescent Visit)



Common Childhood Disorders



Dermatologic Disorders



Eye Disorders



Ear Disorders



Sinus, Mouth, Throat, And Neck Disorders



Respiratory Disorders



Cardiovascular Disorders



Gastrointestinal Disorders



Genitourinary Disorders



Gynecological Disorders



Endocrine Disorders



Musculoskeletal Disorders



Neurologic Disorders



Hematological Disorders



Behavior Disorders



Mental Health Disorders



Appendix (contents tentative)



Immunization Schedule Including the Chart for Those Delayed (Catch Up Chart)



Fluoride Dosing



Growth Charts



Body Mass Index (BMI)



Food Guide Pyramids



Peak Flow Chart



Asthma Management Plan



Pediatric Dosage Schedule



Pediatric Medications