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Maternity • Pediatrics
Pediatric Nursing Procedures, Fourth Edition
Vicky R. Bowden, DNSc, RN
978-1-4511-9236-0 • November 2015 • Softbound • 8.375” x 10.875” • 728 pp • 152 Illus
Absorb the vital principles, interventions, and strategies of family-
centered pediatric care, with the newly updated
Pediatric Nursing
Procedures, Fourth edition
. Emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork,
this irreplaceable how-to offers clear direction on more than 120
pediatric procedures, all based on current research and international
best practices. All procedures address community care settings, with
a focus on school and home nursing issues. This is the perfect clinical
guidebook for nurses delivering care to children in any health care
setting, and a vital text for all nursing students. This step-by-step guide
covers a broad range of pediatric procedures.
Features
•
NEW!
Updated content in all chapters, based on current clinical
evidence, best practices, and nursing standards
•
NEW!
Chapters on pediatric health assessment; intravascular
therapy peripheral lock and flush; and palliative care
•
NEW!
Unexpected Situations scenarios and recommendations
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NEW!
Photos and diagrams
Coverage of vital topics, including:
• Key elements of family-centered care and the strategies that
strengthen it
• Impact of developmental milestones on patient and family
education
• A clear-cut, detailed how-to on common procedures, such as:
o Medication administration
o Blood drawing
o Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
o Child abuse reporting and documentation
o Care of the newborn
o Fluid and nutritional interventions
o Pharmacologic interventions
o Pain management
o Hemodynamic monitoring
o Immunizations
o Parenteral nutrition and IV fat emulsion infusion
o Handling equipment
o Wound care, and more
NEW !
Table of Contents
Systems-Based Contents
• Cardiovascular
• Caring for Children
• Caring for the Infant
• Fluid, Nutrition, and Pharmacologic
Management
• Gastrointestinal
• Genitourinary
• Health Assessment
• Hematology/Laboratory Testing
• Infection Control
• Musculoskeletal
• Neurologic
• Respiratory
• Safety