Nursing Care of Children: Principles and Practice

James, Susan Rowen RN, PhD

Book Information
Edition:	4th
Publisher:	Saunders, W. B.
ISBN:	1-4557-0366-4 (1455703664)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4557-0366-1 (9781455703661)
Old Edition:	1-4160-3084-0
Format:	Textbook/Undergrad
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	03/12
Weight:	3.80 Lbs.
Pages:	851
Carton Quantity:	10
Subject Class:	N-C (Nursing, Maternal and Child)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Nursing
Subject Definition:	Pediatric Nursing-Methods; Child; Adolescent; Infant
NLM Class:	WY 159
LC Class:	RJ245
Abstract:	Master the art of caring for children with most effective, efficient, and affordable title on pediatric nursing care. Taking on a family focus, this student-friendly text teaches growth, development, and information on the major body system alterations. Plus, dramatically streamlined content and new learning tools make this new edition even more tailored to your learning needs. ... Clinical Reference pages provide students with easy-to-find reference sections, including basic anatomy and physiology, pediatric differences, related laboratory and diagnostic tests, and commonly prescribed medications. 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.