Pediatric nursing : caring for children and their families /

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Edition:	3rd ed.
Imprint:	Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Cengage Learning, c2012.
Description:	xxxvii, 1496 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Pediatric nursing. Pediatric Nursing -- methods. Nursing Care -- methods. Child. Family.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8559221

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Varying Form of Title:	Caring for children and their families
Other authors / contributors:	Potts, Nicki L. (Nicki Lee) Mandleco, Barbara L. (Barbara Lillian)
ISBN:	9781435486720 (bk. with access to StudyWARE) 1435486722 (bk. with access to StudyWARE) 9781111319625 (bk. only) 1111319626 (bk. only) 9781111541880 (StudyWARE) 1111541884 (StudyWARE) 9781435486614 (pbk., International ed.) 1435486617 (pbk., International ed.)
Notes:	Access code included to activate Web site with Student StudyWARE (glossary games, clinical skills, skills checklist, NCLEX-style questions, videos, case studies, answers to the text Srudy Questions, pediatric/maternity audio glossary). "Also available: Study guide to accompany Pediatric nursing .. CourseMate for Pediatric nursing .. Clinical companion for Pediatric nursing ... Delmar's Mini guide to pediatric drugs ... [and] Clinical decision making : case studies in Pediatric nursing"--P. [4] of cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

Unit I. Pediatric Nursing in a Changing Society
1. Overview of Pediatric Nursing
2. Legal and Ethical Issues
3. The Child in Context of the Family
4. Community and Home Health Nursing
5. School Nursing
Unit II. Growth and Development of Children
6. Theoretical Approaches to the Growth and Development of Children
7. Growth and Development of the Newborn
8. Growth and Development of the Infant
9. Growth and Development of the Toddler
10. Growth and Development of the Preschooler
11. Growth and Development of the School-Aged Child
12. Growth and Development of the Adolescent
Unit III. Unique Considerations in Children
13. Child and Family Communication
14. Pediatric Assessment
15. Infectious Diseases
16. Care of Children Who Are Hospitalized
17. Chronic Conditions
18. Pain Management
19. Medication Administration
20. Loss and Bereavement
Unit IV. Alterations in Nutrition and Elimination
21. Fluid and Electrolyte Alterations
22. Genitourinary Alterations
23. Gastrointestinal Alterations
Unit V. Alterations in Oxygen Transport
24. Respiratory Alterations
25. Cardiovascular Alterations
26. Hematological Alterations
Unit VI. Alterations in Protective Mechanisms
27. Immunologic Alterations
28. Endocrine Alterations
29. Cellular Alterations
30. Integumentary Alterations
Unit VII. Alterations in Sensorimotor Function
31. Sensory Alterations
32. Neurological Alterations
33. Cognitive Alterations
34. Musculoskeletal Alterations
Unit VIII. Other Alterations to Children's Health
35. Psychosocial Alterations
36. Child Abuse and Neglect
Appendices
Appendix A. The Friedman Family Assessment Model (Short Form)
Appendix B. Physical Growth Charts
Appendix C. Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule, United States, January-December 2001
Appendix D. Sexual Maturity Ratings (SMR)
Appendix E. Common Laboratory Tests and Normal Values
Appendix F. Temperature Equivalents and Pediatric Weight Conversion
Appendix G. Common NANDA Diagnoses for Children and Their Families
Appendix H. Abbreviations
Glossary
Index

Pediatric nursing : caring for children and their families /

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