Principles of pediatric nursing : caring for children / Jane W. Ball, Ruth C. Bindler, and Kay J. Cowen.
| Author/creator | Ball, Jane W. author. |
| Other author | Bindler, Ruth McGillis, 1949- author. |
| Other author | Cowen, Kay J., author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Sixth edition. |
| Publication | Boston : Pearson, [2015] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | xxiv, 1,122 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Nurse's role in care of the child: hospital, community, and home -- Family-centered care and cultural considerations -- Genetic and benomic influences -- Growth and development -- Pediatric assessment -- Introduction to health promotion and maintenance -- Health promotion and maintenance for the newborn and infant -- Health promotion and maintenance for the toddler and preschooler -- Health promotion and maintenance for the school-age child and adolescent -- Nursing consideratins for the child in the community -- The hospitalized child -- The child with a chronic condition -- The child with a life-threatening condition and end-of-life care -- Infant, child, and adolescent nutrition -- Pain assessment and management in children -- Immunizations and communicable diseases -- Social and environmental influences on the child -- Alterations in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Alterations in eye, ear, nose, and throat function -- Alterations in respiratory function -- Alterations in cardiovascular function -- Alterations in immune function -- Alterations in hemathologic function -- The child with cancer -- Alterations in gastrointestinal function -- Alterations in genitourinary function -- Alterations in neurologic function -- Alterations in mental health and cognitive function -- Alterations in musculoskeletal function -- Alterations in endocrine and metabolic function -- Alterations in skin integrity. |
| Abstract | "Written to prepare today's student for excellence in nursing, Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children presents a foundation of core pediatric nursing principles with an emphasis on growth and development, family-centered care, and health promotion and maintenance. The book integrates research, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice to help readers make connections between classroom and clinical situations. This edition empowers students to move beyond rote memorization of facts. Clinical reasoning and problem-solving principles help readers develop their clinical judgment so that they can learn to apply information as nursing practice continues to develop."--Publisher's website. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Acquisitions source | Laupus- Madigan Stockwell, donor. |
| LCCN | 2014017177 |
| ISBN | 9780133898064 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0133898067 hardcover |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WY 159 B187 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |