Thompson's pediatric nursing : an introductory text

This New Edition of this popular text maintains its growth and development format, providing nursing students with an introduction to caring for children of all ages.

Readers will find the evaluation of child health, as well as health care delivery, emphasized throughout.

The content has been updated to reflect the latest medical and nursing care for the individual and family, with cultural considerations throughout.

Features: * Objectives and key terms are given at the start of each chapter.

Study questions at the end assess students' knowledge and develop critical thinking skills.

Answers and rationales for study questions appear in the back of the book. * Growth and development is presented in detail, with an overview of theories, and a separate chapter on each age group that gives students the needed foundation for practice. * Illnesses are organized by age groups to emphasize the developmentally related reactions of the ill child. * Useful appendices include NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, lab values for children, growth charts, and more. * Nursing Briefs stress important points to remember.

Communication Alerts identify key communication tips.Data Cues emphasize what conditions require immediate attention, or what data is relevant to a specific condition.

WHAT'S NEW: * New and expanded coverage includes TB, HIV/AIDS, universal precautions, and home care in relation to many disorders. * Updated 'Nursing Care Plans' now include rationales for nursing interventions. * A new chapter on procedures specific to pediatrics has been added. * Study questions greatly expanded--no separate study guide is needed and your students save money.