Student-friendly writing style makes material more accessible. Pathophysiology boxes illustrate how disease conditions develop to provide a scientific basis for understanding the nursing care of an illness. Clinical Reference sections review basic anatomy and physiology, discuss pediatric differences, describe common diagnostics tests, and list commonly prescribed medications. Want to Know boxes assist with instructing parents and children about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care ...
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Student-friendly writing style makes material more accessible. Pathophysiology boxes illustrate how disease conditions develop to provide a scientific basis for understanding the nursing care of an illness. Clinical Reference sections review basic anatomy and physiology, discuss pediatric differences, describe common diagnostics tests, and list commonly prescribed medications. Want to Know boxes assist with instructing parents and children about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care settings. Photo Stories visually depict various nursing roles in diverse care settings. Communication Cues suggest effective ways for nurses to facilitate understanding and elicit necessary information in exchanges with the child and/or parent. Critical to Remember boxes identify practices required to deliver safe care. Critical Thinking Exercises apply learning to practice via case study scenarios. Drug Guides provide quick reference on the pediatric uses and nursing implications of specific drugs. Procedure boxes outline step-by-step instructions for common nursing tasks. Health Promotion boxes emphasize a wellness approach and pediatric health priorities based on AAP recommendations. Safety Alert boxes highlight patient safety as part of the QSEN initiative for better outcomes of nursing care. Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes (formerly Using Research to Improve Practice) assist you in determining best practices in your future care of children. Patient-Centered Care boxes guide you in teaching the parents and child about self-care in the home and follow-up care in community-based health care settings. Streamlined Nursing Care Plans have been reformatted to make them easier to read and use. Updated photos throughout the book keep the text up-to-date and visually appealing . Key concepts are highlighted in the book and their definitions are provided in a glossary.
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Add this copy of Nursing Care of Children-Pageburst E-Book on to cart. $114.58, new condition, Sold by Media Smart rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hawthorne, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Elsevier.
