Introductory Pediatric Nursing

Organized by a developmental approach, this text covers growth and development, as well as the prevention and treatment of childhood health problems. Each chapter features objectives, an outline and key terms, along with a case study that's relevant to the topic at hand. A nursing process format is used in discussing both growth and development and disease processes throughout the text. Diverse care settings and trends receive focused attention, and a glossary, care plans and family teaching boxes help the reader to apply both theory and clinical material. New to this edition are: five new chapters; personal glimpses; communication boxes; and key concepts.