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Synopsis
pPart of the popular iLPN Threads/i series, bIntroduction to Maternity Pediatric Nursing/b 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 NCLEXSUP®/SUP test plan with additional material on safety, health promotion, nutrition, and related psychosocial care./pullibiCultural Considerations/i boxes/b and a ibCultural Assessment Data Collection Tool/b/i help in developing individualized plans of care./lilibUpdated health promotion content /bincludes biHealth Promotion/i boxes/b focusing on preventive strategies for achieving prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postnatal health, and pediatric illness prevention and wellness -- including the complete immunization schedules for all ages./liliibNursing Tips/b/i provide information applying to the clinical setting./lilibObjectives/b are listed in each chapter opener./lilibKey terms/b include phonetic pronunciations and text page references at the beginning of each chapter. /lilibNursing Care Plans with critical thinking questions/b help you understand how a care plan is developed, how to evaluate care of a patient, and how to apply critical thinking skills./lilibA companion Evolve website/b includes animations, videos, answers to review questions and answer guidelines for critical thinking questions, an English/Spanish audio glossary, critical thinking case studies, and additional review questions for the NCLEX examination./libr/ulullibiGet Ready for the NCLEXSUP®/SUPExamination!/i sections/b at the end of each chapter help you prepare for classroom tests and the NCLEX examination./lilibIncreased focus on safety/b helps you prepare for safe nursing practice, with:/librullibiSafety Alert!/i boxes/b based on The Joint Commission's 2009/2010 National Patient Safety Goalsbi/i/b/lilibiMedication Safety Alert!/i boxes/b highlighting serious and potentially fatal medication errors in infants and children/lilibNew information on determining pediatric dosages/b and a discussion of the bPedislide/bb system/b/li/ullibNew skills/b include step-by-step instructions for:/librulliBathing the Newborn/liliAssessing the Length and Height of Infants and Children/liliCalculating BMI/liliRemoval of a Peripheral Intravenous Catheter /liliUsing the Peak Flowmeter/liliUsing a Metered-Dose Inhalerb/b/li/ullibUpdated, vibrant full-color design/b highlights key information and enhances your understanding of important concepts./lilibUpdated nutrition content/b compares commercially available infant formulas and discusses organic, natural, and dietetic foodsi./i/lilibiNutrition Considerations/i boxes/b cover prenatal care, nutritional issues during infancy, and the crisis in childhood obesity./lilibiMemory Jogger/i boxes/b help you remember important material with mnemonics, tips, and tricks./lilibAn updated glossary/b is available in the textbook, as well as on the companion Evolve website./libr/ul
