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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Karen Divalerio Gibbs, Elizabeth A. Duffy

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing

Buch | Softcover
1184 Seiten
2025 | 12th edition
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
978-0-443-12352-8 (ISBN)
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As a leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text features a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach - beginning with child development and health promotion to facilitate understanding of the later chapters on specific health problems. This new edition offers updated clinical judgment case studies and questions, along with expanded evidence-based content to ensure you understand the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care.

Highly readable writing style encourages a whole-body approach, beginning with child development and health promotion, to better understand later chapters on specific health problems
Full-color design clarifies the organization of each chapter and visually enhances key concepts
The latest recommendations from authoritative nursing organizations include 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 attention on essential concepts and help those using a concept-based curriculum, system-focused curriculum or hybrid approach
Developmental approach identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of child’s growth
Emphasis on wellness includes health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood
Clinical Judgment Case Studies are featured throughout the text with answers provided at the back of the book
Critical Thinking Case Study boxes promote independent thinking
Quality Patient Indicators help you understand how your 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 you to potential safety issues
Family focus includes a separate family chapter, 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
Translating Evidence into Practice boxes focus 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 real-life scenarios with questions
Research Focus boxes throughout text help you remain abreast of current studies that impact pediatric nursing today
Cultural content is integrated throughout the text, and Cultural Considerations boxes explain customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare to enhance your 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 offer 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 clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures



NEW! Updates throughout incorporate the latest evidence-based content and national and international guidelines
NEW! Modern photos in almost every chapter reflect today’s clinical practice
NEW! Updated COVID-19 content and added coverage of Mpox, Dengue fever and Zika virus keeps you up to date on infectious and communicable diseases
NEW! Coverage of caring for patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma
UPDATED! Streamlined Pain chapter offers quick access to essential information
UPDATED! Expanded content addresses Autism spectrum disorders and children with disabilities
UPDATED! Content on LGBTQIA prepares you to provide appropriate care to these patients
UPDATED! Expanded coverage of vaping and marijuana use by children
UPDATED! Revised section on peripheral intravenous catheters features insights from a new expert contributor
UPDATED! Revised clinical judgment review questions challenge you to apply your decision-making skills
UPDATED! Expanded Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing chapter reflects the latest trends in the field

Marilyn J. Hockenberry is Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Global HOPE Nursing, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas; Bessie Baker Professor Emerita of Nursing Chair, Duke Institutional Review Board, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Karen DiValerio Gibbs is a Instructor at Baylor College of Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice and Dissemination Science Specialist, USA. Elizabeth A. Duffy is Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair, Children's Oncology Group Evidence-Based Practice Subcommittee at University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

SECTION 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

SECTION 2 Childhood and Family Assessment
4. Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment of the Child and Family
5. Pain Assessment and Management in Children
6. Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

SECTION 3 Family-Centered Care of the Newborn
7. Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family
8. Health Problems of Newborns

SECTION 4 Family-Centered Care of the Infant
9. Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
10. Health Problem of Infants

SECTION 5 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

SECTION 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

SECTION 7 Family-Centered Care of the Child with Special Needs
17. Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, or End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family
18. Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family

SECTION 8 The Child Who Is Hospitalized
19. Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
20. Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

SECTION 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

SECTION 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. The Child with Cancer

SECTION 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

SECTION 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
31. The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction

Clinical Judgment Questions Answer Key
Clinical Judgment Unfolding Cases Answer Key

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort London
Sprache englisch
Maße 216 x 276 mm
Gewicht 2280 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Pflege Kinderkrankenpflege
ISBN-10 0-443-12352-7 / 0443123527
ISBN-13 978-0-443-12352-8 / 9780443123528
Zustand Neuware
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