As the leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children tod
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As the leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text features a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach — beginning with child development and health promotion to facilitate understanding of the later chapters on specific health problems. This new edition offers updated clinical judgment case studies and questions, along with expanded evidence-based content to ensure you understand the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care.
As the leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text features a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach — beginning with child development and health promotion to facilitate understanding of the later chapters on specific health problems. This new edition offers updated clinical judgment case studies and questions, along with expanded evidence-based content to ensure you understand the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care.
New to this edition
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 content on 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.
Key Features
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.
Thelatest 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 attention on essential concepts and help those using a concept-based curriculum, system-focused curriculum or hybrid approach.
Developmentalapproach 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 Studiesare featured throughout the text with answers provided at the back of the book.
Critical Thinking Case Studyboxes promote independent thinking.
Quality Patient Indicatorshelp you understand how your care directly impacts patient safety and quality patient outcomes.
Genetics content includes information on genetics and its impact on health.
Drug Alertshighlight important drug information in the text to alert you to potential safety issues.
Family focus includes a separate family chapter, family content integrated throughout the text, and Family-Centered Careboxes throughout.
Community Focusboxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting.
Translating Evidence into Practiceboxes focus 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 Casesandprovide real-life scenarios with questions.
Research Focusboxes throughout text help you remain abreast of current studies that impact pediatric nursing today.
Cultural content is integrated throughout the text, and Cultural Considerationsboxes explain customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare to enhance your ability to provide quality nursing care to all children and their families.
Atraumatic Careboxes throughout the text contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort or stress.
Nursing Tipsprovide helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature.
Nursing Alertsprovide critical information that must be considered in providing care.
Emergency Treatmentcontentprovides a quick reference in critical situations.
Nursing Care Guidelinesprovide students with clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.
Author Information
By Marilyn J. Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, FAAN, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Global HOPE Nursing, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas; Bessie Baker Professor Emerita of Nursing Chair, Duke Institutional Review Board, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Karen DiValerio Gibbs, PhD, MSN/MPH, RN, PHNA-BC, CPN, Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice and Dissemination Science Specialist, USA and Elizabeth A. Duffy, DNP, RN, CPNP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair, Children's Oncology Group Evidence-Based Practice Subcommittee, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
By Marilyn J. Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, FAAN, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Global HOPE Nursing, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas; Bessie Baker Professor Emerita of Nursing Chair, Duke Institutional Review Board, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Karen DiValerio Gibbs, PhD, MSN/MPH, RN, PHNA-BC, CPN, Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice and Dissemination Science Specialist, USA and Elizabeth A. Duffy, DNP, RN, CPNP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair, Children's Oncology Group Evidence-Based Practice Subcommittee, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Section 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
Section 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
Section 3. Family-Centered Care of the Newborn 7. Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family 8. Health Problems of Newborns
Section 4. Family-Centered Care of the Infant 9. Health Promotion of the Infant and Family 10. Health Problem of Infants
Section 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
Section 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
Section 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
Section 8. The Child Who Is Hospitalized 19. Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization 20. Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills
Section 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
Section 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
Section 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
Section 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
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