Introductory Pediatric Nursing

A completely revised 4th edition of this LPN-level paediatric text. It discusses basic principles of growth and development and covers the prevention and treatment of common childhood health problems, following a developmental approach. The nursing process has been integrated into this edition.

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The new edition of this popular pediatric text gives students a thorough, current and total picture of pediatric nursing practice. Using a developmental approach, this text covers growth and development as well as the prevention and treatment of childhood health problems. The nursing process has been integrated into all "health problems" chapters. New features include care plans and family teaching boxes as well as new chapters on substance abuse and the child in a stressed family. Valuable learning aids in every chapter: student objectives, key terms, chapter summary, review questions and bibliography.