Description
Features
- Depth of content targeted to the Advanced Practice Nursing Student.
- Introductory chapter provides a detailed yet concise overview of child health assessment, with a focus on the clinical implications of head-to-toe body system immaturity.
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Each body system chapter includes developmental and cultural aspects of the assessment of that particular body system.
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Separate, in-depth chapters on developmental and cultural assessment.
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Detailed chapter on communication techniques used when assessing children of various ages and developmental levels.
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Separate chapters on Family and Mental Health Assessment
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Includes separate chapters on pediatric health supervision, nutrition and safety.
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Entire chapter devoted to assessment of the neonate.
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Detailed chapter on the assessment of child abuse and neglect.
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Numerous tables throughout each chapter to summarize key, important content.
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Over 280 photos and charts to augment learning.
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Full-color insert depicting a variety of commonly encountered pediatric physical findings.
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Sample medical record documentation included in each chapter.
About the Author(s)
- Ellen M Chiocca RNC, MSN, CPNP
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing Loyola University at Chicago School of Nursing
Specs
- Product Format: Hardbound
- ISBN: 9780781791656
- Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875
- Pages: 560
- Volumes: 560
- Pub Date: Mar 20, 2010
- Weight: 3.6
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