Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

This text utilizes a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach - beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems.? Full-Color Design visually enhances the organization of each chapter. Includes the latest recommendations from authoritative nursing organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and more. Concepts lists in each chapter focus student attention on essential concepts as well as aid students using a concept-based curriculum, system-focused curriculum, or hybrid approach. Developmental Approach -- Developmental tasks and influences at each stage of childs growth are clearly identified. Emphasis on Wellness -- Health promotion chapters are included for each developmental stage of childhood. Clinical Judgment Case Studies (formerly NGN) throughout the text with answers provided at the back of the book. Critical Thinking Case Study Boxes promote independent thinking. Quality Patient Indicators help students understand how their care directly impacts patient safety and quality patient outcomes. Genetics content includes information on genetics and its impact on health. Drug Alerts highlight important drug information in the text to alert students to potential safety issues. Family Focus includes a separate family chapter (Ch. 2), family content integrated throughout the text, and Family-Centered Care boxes throughout. Community Focus boxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting. Evidence to Practice Boxes focus students attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care. Nursing Care Plans are presented as Unfolding Cases and provide students real-life scenarios with questions. Research Focus boxes throughout text help students remain abreast of current studies that impact pediatric nursing today. Cultural content is integrated throughout the text, and Cultural Considerations boxes throughout expose students to customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence child care to enhance their ability to provide quality nursing care to ALL children and their families. Atraumatic Care boxes throughout the text contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress. Nursing Tips provide helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature. Nursing Alerts provide critical information that MUST BE considered in providing care. Emergency Treatment content provides a quick reference in critical situations. Nursing Care Guidelines provide students with clear, step-by-step, detailed instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.