Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing

Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing

<p>Part of the popular <i>LPN Threads</i> series, <b>Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing</b> provides a solid foundation in obstetrics and pediatric nursing. An easy-to-follow organization by developmental stages, discussion of disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness, and a focus on family health make it a complete guide to caring for maternity and pediatric patients. Written in a clear, concise style by Gloria Leifer, MA, RN, this edition reflects the current NCLEX<SUP>®</SUP> test plan with additional material on safety, health promotion, nutrition, and related psychosocial care.</p><ul><li><b><i>Cultural Considerations</i> boxes</b> and a <i><b>Cultural Assessment Data Collection Tool</b></i> help in developing individualized plans of care.</li><li><b>Updated health promotion content </b>includes <b><i>Health Promotion</i> boxes</b> focusing on preventive strategies for achieving prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postnatal health, and pediatric illness prevention and wellness -- including the complete immunization schedules for all ages.</li><li><i><b>Nursing Tips</b></i> provide information applying to the clinical setting.</li><li><b>Objectives</b> are listed in each chapter opener.</li><li><b>Key terms</b> include phonetic pronunciations and text page references at the beginning of each chapter. </li><li><b>Nursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions</b> help you understand how a care plan is developed, how to evaluate care of a patient, and how to apply critical thinking skills.</li><li><b>A companion Evolve website</b> includes animations, videos, answers to review questions and answer guidelines for critical thinking questions, an English/Spanish audio glossary, critical thinking case studies, and additional review questions for the NCLEX examination.</li> </ul><ul><li><b><i>Get Ready for the NCLEX<SUP>®</SUP>Examination!</i> sections</b> at the end of each chapter help you prepare for classroom tests and the NCLEX examination.</li><li><b>Increased focus on safety</b> helps you prepare for safe nursing practice, with:</li> <ul><li><b><i>Safety Alert!</i> boxes</b> based on The Joint Commission's 2009/2010 National Patient Safety Goals<b><i></i></b></li><li><b><i>Medication Safety Alert!</i> boxes</b> highlighting serious and potentially fatal medication errors in infants and children</li><li><b>New information on determining pediatric dosages</b> and a discussion of the <b>Pedislide</b><b> system</b></li></ul><li><b>New skills</b> include step-by-step instructions for:</li> <ul><li>Bathing the Newborn</li><li>Assessing the Length and Height of Infants and Children</li><li>Calculating BMI</li><li>Removal of a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter </li><li>Using the Peak Flowmeter</li><li>Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler<b></b></li></ul><li><b>Updated, vibrant full-color design</b> highlights key information and enhances your understanding of important concepts.</li><li><b>Updated nutrition content</b> compares commercially available infant formulas and discusses organic, natural, and dietetic foods<i>.</i></li><li><b><i>Nutrition Considerations</i> boxes</b> cover prenatal care, nutritional issues during infancy, and the crisis in childhood obesity.</li><li><b><i>Memory Jogger</i> boxes</b> help you remember important material with mnemonics, tips, and tricks.</li><li><b>An updated glossary</b> is available in the textbook, as well as on the companion Evolve website.</li> </ul>