Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 12th Edition

• NEW! Updates throughout reflect the latest evidence-based content and national and international guidelines.
• NEW! Modern photos in almost every chapter reflect today’s clinical practice.
• NEW! Updated COVID-19 content and added coverage of Mpox, Dengue fever and Zika virus keeps students up to date on infectious and communicable diseases.
• NEW! Coverage of caring for patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma.
• UPDATED! Streamlined Pain chapter offers quick access to essential information.
• UPDATED! Expanded content addresses Autism Spectrum Disorders and children with disabilities.
• UPDATED! Content on LGBTQIA prepares students to provide appropriate care to these patients.
• UPDATED! Expanded coverage of vaping and marijuana use by children.
• UPDATED! Revised section on peripheral intravenous catheters features insights from a new expert contributor.
• UPDATED! Revised clinical judgment review questions challenge students to apply their decision-making skills.
• UPDATED! Expanded Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing chapter reflects the latest trends in the field.
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• Highly readable writing style encourages a whole-body approach, beginning with child development and health promotion, to better understand later chapters on specific health problems.
• Full-color design clarifies the organization of each chapter and visually enhances key concepts.
• The latest recommendations from authoritative nursing organizations include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and more.
• Concepts lists in each chapter focus student attention on essential concepts and help students using a concept-based curriculum, system-focused curriculum or hybrid approach.
• Developmental approach identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of child’s growth.
• Emphasis on wellness includes health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood.
• Clinical Judgment Case Studies are featured throughout the text with answers provided at the back of the book.
• Critical Thinking Case Study boxes promote independent thinking.
• Quality Patient Indicators help students understand how their care directly impacts patient safety and quality patient outcomes.
• Genetics content includes information on genetics and its impact on health.
• Drug Alerts highlight important drug information in the text to alert students to potential safety issues.
• Family focus includes a separate family chapter, family content integrated throughout the text, and Family-Centered Care boxes throughout.
• Community Focus boxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting.
• Translating Evidence into Practice boxes focus students’ attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.
• Nursing care plans are presented as Unfolding Cases and provide students real-life scenarios with questions.
• Research Focus boxes throughout text help students remain abreast of current studies that impact pediatric nursing today.
• Cultural content is integrated throughout the text, and Cultural Considerations boxes expose students to customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare to enhance their ability to provide quality nursing care to all children and their families.
• Atraumatic Care boxes throughout the text contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort or stress.
• Nursing Tips provide helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature.
• Nursing Alerts provide critical information that must be considered in providing care.
• Emergency Treatment content provides a quick reference in critical situations.
• Nursing Care Guidelines provide students with clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.

• NEW! Updates throughout incorporate the latest evidence-based content and national and international guidelines.
• NEW! Modern photos in almost every chapter reflect today’s clinical practice.
• NEW! Updated COVID-19 content and added coverage of Mpox, Dengue fever and Zika virus keeps you up to date on infectious and communicable diseases.
• NEW! Coverage of caring for patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma.
• UPDATED! Streamlined Pain chapter offers quick access to essential information.
• UPDATED! Expanded content addresses Autism spectrum disorders and children with disabilities.
• UPDATED! Content on LGBTQIA prepares you to provide appropriate care to these patients.
• UPDATED! Expanded coverage of vaping and marijuana use by children.
• UPDATED! Revised section on peripheral intravenous catheters features insights from a new expert contributor.
• UPDATED! Revised clinical judgment review questions challenge you to apply your decision-making skills.
• UPDATED! Expanded Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing chapter reflects the latest trends in the field.

Unit 1. Children, Their Families, and the Nurse
1. Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
2. Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
3. Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion

Unit 2. Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child and Family
4. Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment of the Child and Family
5. Pain Assessment and Management in Children
6. Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases

Unit 3. Family-Centered Care of the Newborn
7. Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family
8. Health Problems of Newborns

Unit 4. Family-Centered Care of the Infant
9. Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
10. Health Problem of Infants

Unit 5. Family-Centered Care of the Young Child
11. Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family
12. Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family
13. Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers

Unit 6. Family-Centered Care of the School-Age Child and Adolescent
14. Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family
15. Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family
16. Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents

Unit 7. Family-Centered Care of the Child with Special Needs
17. Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, or End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family
18. Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family

Unit 8. The Child Who Is Hospitalized
19. Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
20. Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills

Unit 9. The Child with Problems Related to the Transfer of Oxygen and Nutrients
21. The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction
22. The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction

Unit 10. The Child with Problems Related to the Production and Circulation of Blood
23. The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
24. The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction
25. The Child with Cancer

Unit 11. The Child with a Disturbance of Regulatory Mechanisms
26. The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction
27. The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction
28. The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction

Unit 12. The Child with a Problem that Interferes with Physical Mobility
29. The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
30. The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
31. The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction

Clinical Judgment Questions Answer Key
Clinical Judgment Unfolding Cases Answer Key