Ce guide agréable et entièrement illustré propose des moyens faciles à retenir pour renforcer votre compréhension et votre mémorisation des affections pédiatriques courantes à chaque niveau de développement de l'enfant. Référence irremplaçable sur le terrain pour toutes les nouvelles infirmières, cette ressource incontournable prend en charge le matériel de cours, est le partenaire d'étude idéal pour la préparation aux examens NCLEX®, HESI ou CPN, et constitue un excellent rappel pour les infirmières expérimentées.

Absorb expert knowledge and real-life guidance on pediatric nursing care:

• NOUVEAU and updated content in concise, bulleted format for easy quick-reference
• End-of-book learning support – the “Practice Makes Perfect” practice test that mimics NCLEX® style and content
• Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations that outline core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions and clinical guidance on topics such as:
  • The role of the pediatric nurse, family-centered care, and pediatric care standards
  • Pediatric pain assessment and management
  • Meeting the needs of the hospitalized and special needs child
  • Developmental aspects of pediatric care – factors that influence growth and development in infancy, early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence
  • Common pediatric conditions affecting different body systems, including problems in the neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and metabolic, hematologic and immunologic, and dermatologic systems
  • Maladies infectieuses et vaccinations
• Special chapter features include:
  • Juste les faits – a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter
  • “Nurse Joy and Jake” – expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance
  • Les perles de culture – insights on unique cultural aspects of care, by cultural group
  • Memory joggers – memory aids that help you grasp and retain difficult concepts
  • Douleurs de croissance – descriptions, expectations and risks for each developmental stage
  • Tout est relatif – teaching tips and checklists for family education
  • Conseils d'experts – helpful tips and insights from experienced pediatric nurses
  • Éducation bord – teaching tips and checklists for patient education
  • Quick quiz – multiple-choice, end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX® format, followed by answers and rationales