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Elsevier Introduction To Maternity And Pediatric Nursing With Access Code 9Ed (PB) by Leifer G
Build the knowledge and clinical judgment you need to succeed in maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, easy-to-read style, Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness; this approach makes it easy to locate information. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. Written by noted nursing educator Gloria Leifer, this bestselling text includes new Next Generation NCLEX (R) exam-style case studies plus updates on infection control, pandemic responses, and more. Unfolding case studies follow one family through the conception and birth process, and include open-ended critical thinking questions applying the content to practice.More than 25 nursing care plans include nursing diagnoses plus goals, nursing interventions, and rationales, along with critical thinking questions to promote clinical decision-making skills.Detailed nursing skills cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventions.Safety alerts highlight the importance of protecting patients and others from accidents, medication errors, and the spread of disease.Nursing tips include practical, evidence-based information applicable in the clinical setting.Nursing guidelines reflect the World Health Organization's Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, alternative therapies, immunization mandates, emergency preparedness, preventing medication errors, and more.Get Ready for the NCLEX (R) Examination! at the end of each chapter includes a summary of key points, additional online resources, review questions, and critical thinking questions.Cultural Considerations boxes help you address the needs of culturally diverse patients and families.Patient Teaching boxes help you communicate instructions for self-care with patients and families. Medication tables provide quick access to information about commonly used medications.NEW! Next-Generation NCLEX (R) examination-style case studies include new-format questions to help you prepare for the licensure examination.NEW! Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you learn decision making and develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing interventions.NEW! Thorough updates include infection control, pandemic responses, pharmacologic tables, and pediatric treatments. UNIT ONE An Overview of Maternity and Pediatric Nursing1 The Past, Present, and FutureUNIT TWO Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women's Health2 Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology3 Fetal Development4 Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy5 Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy6 Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth7 Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth8 Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth9 The Family After Birth10 Nursing Care of Women with Complications After Birth11 The Nurse's Role in Women's Health Care12 The Term Newborn13 Preterm and Postterm Newborns14 The Newborn with a Perinatal Injury or Congenital MalformationUNIT THREE The Growing Child and Family15 An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition16 The Infant17 The Toddler18 The Preschool Child19 The School-Age Child20 The AdolescentUNIT FOUR Adapting Care to the Pediatric Patient21 The Child's Experience of Hospitalization22 Health Care Adaptations for the Child and FamilyUNIT FIVE The Child Needing Nursing Care23 The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition24 The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition25 The Child with a Respiratory Disorder 26 The Childe with a Cardiovascular Disorder 27 The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs or Lymphatic System28 The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition 29 The Child with a Genitourinary Condition30 The Child with a Skin Condition31 The Child with a Metabolic Condition32 Childhood Communicable Diseases, Bioterrorism, Natural Disasters, and the Maternal-Child Patient33 The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral ConditionUNIT SIX The Changing Health Care Environment34 Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric NursingAPPENDIXESAppendix A Standard Precautions and Transmission-Based Isolation PrecautionsAppendix B Sequence for Donning and Removing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Appendix C The Joint Commission's List of Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms, and SymbolsAppendix D Commonly Used Abbreviations in Maternity and Pediatric NursingAppendix E Common Spanish Phrases for Maternity and Pediatric NursingAppendix F Multilingual Glossary of SymptomsAppendix G Conversion of Pounds and Ounces to Grams for Newborn WeightsAppendix H Normal Vital Signs and Temperature Equivalents for Infants and ChildrenAppendix I Pediatric Laboratory Values ReferenceAppendix J Blood Pressure Levels for Boys and Girls by Age and Height PercentileReferencesGlossaryshow more