This concise guide delivers all the practical information you need to care for children and their families in diverse settings. It clearly explains what to say and what to do for a broad range of challenges you may encounter in clinical practice. Youll examine the anatomy and physiology of body systems along with common childhood conditions and disease processes, including critical nursing assessments, signs and symptoms, treatment procedures, laboratory work-ups, medications, and other important aspects of care. Strategies for advocacy, effective communication techniques, identification of potentially life-threatening issues, and advice from experienced pediatric nurses guide you every step of the way.

Table of Contents

• Author Background
• Preface
• Contributors
• Reviewers
• Acknowledgments
• CHAPTER 1 Growth and Development in Children
• CHAPTER 2 Children in the Hospital and in the Community
• CHAPTER 3 Health Assessment in Children
• CHAPTER 4 Nursing Care of Children
• CHAPTER 5 Communicable and Immunologic Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 6 Respiratory Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 7 Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 8 Integumentary Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 9 Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 10 Behavioral and Developmental Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 11 Reproductive and Genitourinary Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 12 Endocrine or Metabolic Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 13 Hematological Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 14 Neurological, Neuromuscular, or Sensory Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 15 Cardiac Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 16 Cancerous Conditions in Children
• CHAPTER 17 Tools
• Appendix A QSEN Informatics
• Appendix B Denver II
• Appendix C Directions for Administration
• Appendix D Developmental Milestones