author: ruth mcgillis bindler

This edition includes a new chapter on genetic and genomic influences, more emphasis on culturally competent care, and new features that emphasize clinical reasoning and health promotion.

This extensively-updated text is designed to promote excellence in pediatric nursing care, in both acute care settings and in the community.

In this edition of the paediatric nursing text, chapters on combining fluid and electrolytes and acid base balance have been added.

Exceptionally user-friendly and up-to-date, this pediatric nursing book features a very visual approach -- with abundant four-color photos and drawings throughout, extensive marginal notes, chapter-opening vignettes and other pedagogical ...

The fourth edition of this text is intended for pediatric nursing courses, one of the required courses in nursing programs. The most concise, readable pediatric nursing text for use in RN programs.

... group B Streptococcus ; Listeria monocytogenes ; Haemophilus influenzae type ... Strep- tococcus pneumoniae ; Neisseria meningitidis Haemophilis influenzae ... Diagnosis Several nursing diagnoses that may apply to the child with bacterial ...

In this edition of the paediatric nursing text, chapters on combining fluid and electrolytes and acid base balance have been added.

In this edition of the paediatric nursing text, chapters on combining fluid and electrolytes and acid base balance have been added.

Child Health Nursing 2e 1 Nursersquo;s Role in the Care of the Child: Hospital, Community Settings, and Home 2 Family-Centered Care: Theory and Applications 3 Cultural Influences 4 Genetic and Hereditary Influences 5 Concepts of Growth and ...

"This skills atlas serves as a portable quick reference to step-by-step pediatric nursing procedures. The manual guides you through 129 pediatric skills using full-color photographs and rationales."--BOOK JACKET.

" Sandra Mott, PhD, RN, Boston College "A strength...is the focus upon collaboration with the family to establish a 'continuing partnership'. This is excellent!

... cellulitis . Nursing Management Use droplet precautions until 24 hours after the initiation of antibiotics . Administer nonaspirin antipyretics to help the child feel more com- fortable . Perform nursing care measures specific to the ...

"This colorful skills atlas serves as a portable, quick reference for step-by-step pediatric nursing skills. The fifth edition of this valuable manual guides you through 129 skills using full-color photographs and rationales.

... hydralazine - induced systemic lupus erythematosus . Side Effects : CNS : headache , dizziness , paresthesia . CV : flushing , tachycardia , increased cardiac output , palpitation , orthostatic hypotension , arrhythmia , chest pain . GI ...