Principles of Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children/ Jane W. Ball, Ruth C. Bindler, Kay J. Cowen and Michele R. Shaw

Includes Bibliographical References and Index

CONTENTS:
Nurse's Role in Care of the Child: Hospital, Community, and Home Family-Centered Care and Cultural Considerations Genetic and Genomic 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 Considerations for the Child in the Community Nursing Considerations for 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 Hematologic Function The Child with Cancer Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function Alterations in Genitourinary Function Alterations in Neurologic Function Alterations in Mental Health and Cognition Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function Alterations in Endocrine and Metabolic Function Alterations in Skin Integrity Appendix A: Physical Growth Charts Appendix B: Blood Pressure Tables Appendix C: Dietary Reference Intakes Appendix D: Selected Pediatric Laboratory Values Appendix E: Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Appendix F: Body Surface Nomogram Appendix G: Conversions and Equations