Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 8th Edition Gloria Leifer

Basic Knowledge of Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Eighth Edition by Gloria Leifer

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   0323483976
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   978-0275971281Get a stable basis in maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a transparent, concise, pleasant type, Basic Knowledge of Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Eighth^th Edition is the whole information to caring for maternity and pediatric sufferers. This best-selling textual content is organized by developmental phases, discussions of pediatric issues by physique system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness, and has a concentrate on household well being. This version additionally incorporates newly up to date NCLEX® style evaluation questions, new case studies, new content on zika virus, QSEN and safety, and expanded phases of being pregnant.

   • Proof-based maternal-child content material prepares you for the LVN/LPN to obtain larger ranges of studying, a objective expressed by the IOM Committee on the Way forward of Nursing.
   • Over 42 detailed, up to date nursing expertise introduce you to expertise unique to maternity and pediatric care.
   • Over 25 nursing care plans feature seven totally different formats/th

     emes/types, including unfolding case studies.

   • The beginning principles of crucial pondering introduce you to this idea as a foundation for scientific nursing care.
   • Up to date content on the impact of microbiomes on non-invasive pregnancy and newborn nursing care addresses its impact on the adult health of the newborn.
   • Step-by-step application of the nursing process covers the hospital, home, community and use in enhancing global health.
   • Expanded cultural practices as they relate to pregnancy, delivery and pediatric care in the community.
   • Coverage of using expanding new technologies and computerized treatment management reinforce the nursing process and strengthen problem-solving skills as applied to maternity nursing.

   • NEW! Discussion of new health threats include in-depth coverage of the Zika virus and Influenza
   • NEW! Updated guidelines for hypertension and immunizations for infants and children.
   • NEW! Updated QSEN objectives and nursing tasks reflect the most recent changes.
   • NEW! Expanded phases of pregnancy includes preconceptual, prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and interconceptual care and nursing tasks.
   • NEW! Updated nursing tasks related to global health reflect the “Child Friendly Hospital” WHO initiative and interprofessional nursing communication related to nursing “hand-off care” and shift change reports.
   • NEW! Updated NCLEX® exam-style assessment questions have been revised with alternate item formats at the end of each chapter.
   • NEW! Expanded nursing and safety suggestions throughout include evidence-based online resources which provide pertinent information applicable in the clinical setting that reinforces what you have just learned while building on previously learned information.
   • NEW! Expanded coverage of bioterrorism better reflects trauma associated with pregnancy and pediatric care.