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Book Detail
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Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing
Leifer, Gloria
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Previous ISBN (13): 9781416032755 Category: Nursing: Maternal-Child Publisher: Elsevier Health Science Affiliation: Riverside City College, Riverside, CA Audience: Professional and scholarly Dimensions: 10.87 x 1.0 x 8.5 in
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Synopsis:
Part of the popular LPN Threads series, Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing 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 NCLEXr test plan with additional material on safety, health promotion, nutrition, and related psychosocial care. New to this edition * Get Ready for the NCLEXrExamination! sections at the end of each chapter help you prepare for classroom tests and the NCLEX examination. * Increased focus on safety helps you prepare for safe nursing practice, with: o Safety Alert! boxes based on The Joint Commission's 2009/2010 National Patient Safety Goals o Medication Safety Alert! boxes highlighting serious and potentially fatal medication errors in infants and children o New information on determining pediatric dosages and a discussion of the Pedislide system * New skills include step-by-step instructions for: o Bathing the Newborn o Assessing the Length and Height of Infants and Children o Calculating BMI o Removal of a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter o Using the Peak Flowmeter o Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler * Updated, vibrant full-color design highlights key information and enhances your understanding of important concepts. * Updated nutrition content compares commercially available infant formulas and discusses organic, natural, and dietetic foods. * Nutrition Considerations boxes cover prenatal care, nutritional issues during infancy, and the crisis in childhood obesity. * Memory Jogger boxes help you remember important material with mnemonics, tips, and tricks. * An updated glossary is available in the textbook, as well as on the companion Evolve websi
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