Pediatric Nursing

An introduction to the nursing care of children, covering normal development and the needs of the child from birth through adolescence and organizing health problems and nursing care according to age groups. Features include tables for quick reference and comprehension, and vocabulary terms, objectives and study questions to reinforce learning. New and updated coverage includes care for burns, for children with asthma, bronchiolitis and respiratory synctial virus (RSV), and such adolescent health problems as sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy and substance abuse. The authors emphasize the psychosocial aspects of health care to prepare students to help patients and their families adjust to health problems; they focus on principles and practical tips for communicating with children.