המדריך המאויר והמהנה הזה מציע דרכים קלות לזכור לחזק את ההבנה והשימור של מצבי ילדים נפוצים בכל רמה של התפתחות הילד. עזר שאין לו תחליף בעבודה עבור כל האחיות החדשות, משאב זה תומך בחומרי הכיתה, הוא השותף האידיאלי ללימודים להכנה לבחינות NCLEX®, HESI או CPN, ומהווה רענון מצוין לאחיות מנוסות.

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

• NEW 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
  • מחלות זיהומיות וחיסונים
• Special chapter features include:
  • רק העובדות – 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
  • פנינים מתורבתות – insights on unique cultural aspects of care, by cultural group
  • Memory joggers – memory aids that help you grasp and retain difficult concepts
  • כאבי גדילה – descriptions, expectations and risks for each developmental stage
  • הכל יחסי – teaching tips and checklists for family education
  • עצה ממומחים – helpful tips and insights from experienced pediatric nurses
  • חינוך קצה – teaching tips and checklists for patient education
  • Quick quiz – multiple-choice, end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX® format, followed by answers and rationales