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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - 11th Edition by Marilyn J Hockenberry & David Wilson & Cheryl C Rodgers (Paperback)

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - 11th Edition by  Marilyn J Hockenberry & David Wilson & Cheryl C Rodgers (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>As the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market for over 40 years, <b>Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition </b>continues to leverage its trademark developmental approach as it equips readers with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text utilizes a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach - beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. This new eleventh edition also features Next Generation NCLEX<sup>(R)</sup>-style case studies and questions, a new chapter covering all systems cancers, additional case studies within the nursing care plans, and updated and expanded evidence-based content throughout to best reflect the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care today.</p><ul><b> <li>Developmental approach </b>clearly identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of a child's growth.</li> <li><b>Emphasis on wellness</b> features health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood.</li> <li><b>Critical thinking case studies</b> with answers are found throughout the text.</li> <li><b>Quality patient outcomes</b> are highlighted within nursing management discussions for major diseases and disorders.</li> <li><b>Drug alerts </b>draw attention to potential safety issues, reflecting QSEN safety initiative.</li> <li><b>Family focus</b> includes a separate family chapter as well as family content and <i>Family-Centered Care</i> boxes integrated throughout the text. </li> <li><b><i>Community Focus</i> boxes</b> provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting.</li> <li><b><i>Evidence-Based Practice</i> boxes </b>focus attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.</li> <li><b>Chapter on complementary & alternative therapy </b>cover timely topics to aid in providing complete, comprehensive care.</li> <li><b>Nursing care plans </b>provide a model for planning patient care and include rationales that provide the why.</li> <li><b><i>Research Focus</i> boxes</b> highlight current studies that impact pediatric nursing today.</li> <li><b>Cultural content</b> and <b><i>Cultural Considerations</i> boxes</b> are integrated throughout the text to draw attention to customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare. </li> <li><b><i>Atraumatic Care</i> boxes</b> contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress. </li> <li><b>Nursing tips </b>offer helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature.</li> <li><b>Nursing alerts </b>feature critical information that MUST BE considered in providing care.</li> <li><b><i>Emergency Treatment</i> sections </b>provide a quick reference in critical situations.</li> <li><b>Nursing care guidelines </b>provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.</li></ul><ul><b> <li>NEW! Next Generation NCLEX<sup>(R)</sup>-style case studies and questions </b>are included in the text and on the companion Evolve website.</li> <li><b>NEW! <i>Pediatric Quality Indicator</i> boxes </b>present a bigger picture of hospitals and how they look at quality and safety.</li> <li><b>NEW! <i>Applying Evidence to Practice</i> boxes</b> outline up-to-date procedures to reinforce best practices.</li> <li><b>NEW! Concept lists </b>have been added to the beginning of chapters to aid programs using a concept-based curriculum.</li> <li><b>NEW! Separate chapter on cancer </b>focuses on best-practices within this specialized area of pediatric care.</li> <li><b>NEW! Expanded information on the Zika virus </b>ensures you are grounded in the latest evidence-based information.</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated genetics content </b>keeps you up to date in this always evolving area of medicine.</li> <li><b>NEW! Expanded content on the different roles in pediatric nursing </b>reflect nursing responsibilities and the most common pediatric nursing subsets utilized in practice today. </li> <li><b>UPDATED! Content on autism spectrum disorders </b>has been updated to<b> </b>keep you in the know on the latest practice standards used in this rapidly expanding area of pediatric care.</li> <li><b>NEW! Information on Narcan</b> reinforces how to properly apply the injection.</li> <li><b>UPDATED! <i>Translating Evidence into Practice</i> boxes</b> have been updated to focus attention on application of both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care. </li></ul>

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