Written for today#x19;s nurse, PRINCIPLES OF PEDIATRIC NURSING: CARING FOR CHILDREN, 5/eexplores the conditions and nursing interventions for health conditions affecting children, adolescents and their families. Emphasizing research and evidence-based practice, it organizes material by body system instead of developmental stage, allowing faculty to teach pediatrics in integrated courses/short courses without redundancy. 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. Designed to help students bridge the gap between classroom and clinical situations, the book emphasizes health promotion and maintenance, growth and development, and family-centered care.

1.    Nurse’s Role in Care of the Child: Hospital and Community

2.    Family-Centered Care and Cultural Considerations

3.    Genetic and Genomic Influences  

4.    Growth and Development 

5.    Pediatric Assessment

6.    Introduction to Health Promotion and Health Maintenance

7.    Health Promotion and Health Maintenance for the Newborn and Infant

8.    Health Promotion and Health Maintenance for the Toddler and Preschool-Age Child

9.    Health Promotion and Health Maintenance for the School-Age Child and Adolescent

10.  The Child in the Community

11.  The Hospitalized Child

12.  The Child with a Chronic Condition

13.  The Child with a Life-Threatening Condition and End-of-Life Care

14.  Nutrition Assessment and Management

15.  Pain Assessment and Management

16.   Infectious and Communicable Diseases

17.   Assessment and Management of Social and Environmental Influences

18.  Alterations in Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

19.  Alterations in Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Function

20.  Alterations in Respiratory Function

21.  Alterations in Cardiovascular Function

22.  Alterations in Immune Function

23.  Alterations in Hematologic Function

24.  The Child with Cancer

25.  Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function

26.  Alterations in Genitourinary Function

27.  Alterations in Neurologic Function

28.  Alterations in Mental Health and Cognition

29.  Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function

30.  Alterations in Endocrine and Metabolic Function

31.  Alterations in Skin Integrity

 

Appendices

A. Physical Growth Charts

B.  Blood Pressure Tables 

C. Recommended Dietary Allowances

D. Normal Laboratory Values

E. Diagnostic Tests and Procedures                      

F.  Temperature and Weight Conversion