Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

<p>Get a solid foundation in maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, concise, friendly style, <b>Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 8<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</b> is the complete guide to caring for maternity and pediatric patients. This best-selling text is organized by developmental stages, discussions of pediatric disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness, and includes a focus on family health. This edition also contains newly updated NCLEX style review questions, new case studies, new content on zika virus, QSEN and safety, and expanded phases of pregnancy.</p><ul><b><li>Evidence-based maternal-child content</b> prepares you for the LVN/LPN to achieve higher levels of learning, a goal expressed by the IOM Committee on the Future of Nursing.</li><li><b>Over 42 detailed, updated nursing</b> <b>skills</b> introduce you to skills unique to maternity and pediatric care.</li><li><b>Over 25 nursing care plans</b> feature seven different formats/themes/styles, including unfolding case studies.</li><li><b>The beginning concepts of critical thinking</b> introduces you to this idea as a basis for clinical nursing care.</li><li><b>Updated content on the influence of microbiomes on non-invasive pregnancy and newborn nursing care</b> addresses its impact on the adult health of the newborn<b>.</b></li><li><b>Step-by-step application of the nursing process</b> covers the hospital, home, community and use in improving global health.</li><li><b>Expanded cultural practices</b> as they relate to pregnancy, delivery and pediatric care in the community.</li><li><b>Coverage of the use of expanding new technologies and computerized medication administration</b> reinforce the nursing process and strengthen problem-solving skills as applied to maternity nursing.</li></ul><ul><b><li>NEW! Discussion of new health threats</b> include in-depth coverage of the Zika virus and Influenza</li><li><b>NEW! Updated guidelines for hypertension and immunizations</b> for infants and children.</li><li><b>NEW! Updated QSEN goals and nursing responsibilities</b> reflect the most recent changes. </li><li><b>NEW! Expanded phases of pregnancy</b> includes preconceptual, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and interconceptual care and nursing responsibilities.</li><li><b>NEW! Updated nursing responsibilities related to global health</b> reflect the "Baby Friendly Hospital" WHO initiative and interprofessional nursing communication related to nursing "hand-off care" and shift change reports.</li><li><b>NEW! Updated NCLEX exam-style review questions </b>have been revised with alternate item formats at the end of each chapter.</li><li><b>NEW! Expanded nursing and safety tips</b> <b>throughout include evidence-based online resources</b> which provide pertinent information applicable in the clinical setting that reinforces what you have just learned while building on previously learned information.</li><li><b>NEW! Expanded coverage of bioterrorism </b>better reflects trauma related to pregnancy and pediatric care.</li></ul>