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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

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ISBN-10: 032305353X

ISBN-13: 9780323053532

Edition: 8th 2009

Authors: Marilyn J. Hockenberry, David Wilson, Kelley Ward

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The #1 pediatric nursing textbook on the market, this book is known for its accuracy, current research, and highly readable writing style. It provides a foundation in child development and health promotion, and covers specific health problems organized by age groups and body systems, so you can individualize care at the appropriate level for each child. A streamlined approach, superior illustrations, and a full-color design make it easy to find and understand key nursing information. A family focus emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness. A wellness emphasis includes age-specific information on health promotion and injury prevention relevant to specific age…    
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Book details

List price: $99.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 9/30/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1280
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 5.632
Language: English

Unit 1 - Children, Their Families and the Nurse
Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family
Family Influences on Child Health Promotion
Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
Developmental Influences on Child Health Promotion
Unit 2 - Assessment of the Child and Family
Communication and Physical and Developmental Assessment of the Child
Pain Assessment and Management in Children NEW!
Unit 3 - The Newborn
Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family
Health Problems of Newborns
Unit 4 - Infancy
Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
Health Problems of Infants
Unit 5 - Early Childhood
Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family
Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family
Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers
Unit 6 - Middle Childhood and Adolescence
Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family
Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family
Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents
Unit 7 - The Child and Family with Special Needs
Chronic Illness, Disability, or End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family
Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
Family-Centered Home Care
Unit 8 - Impact of Hospitalization on the Child and Family
Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions
Unit 9 - The Child with Problems Related to the Transfer of Oxygen and Nutrients
The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction
The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Unit 10 - The Child with Problems Related to the Production and Circulation of Blood
The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction
Unit 11 - The Child With a Disturbance of Regulatory Mechanisms
The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction
The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction
The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction
The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction
Unit 12 - The Child with a Problem that Interferes with Physical Mobility
The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
Appendixes
Family Assessment
Patterns of Inheritance
Developmental/Sensory Assessment
Growth Measurements
Common Laboratory Tests
Dietary Reference Intakes: Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Adequate Intake (AI)
NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses
Translations of Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
Spanish-English Translations