Mosby's Pediatric Nursing Reference

A compact, accessible reference for nurses delivering care for children and associated care required by their families. It includes coverage of all major pediatric medical and surgical conditions in an alphabetical format. Diagnostic tests and procedures are also covered in a separate section. A comprehensive appendix section rounds out the book. The book is divided into three parts: Part One: Pediatric Medical and Surgical Conditions is organized alphabetically to include over 88 topics such as: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Diabetes Mellitus, Fractures, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Leukemia, Renal Failure, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Urinary Tract Infections. Each topic includes the following headings: pathophysiology, incidence, clinical manifestations, complications, laboratory and diagnostic tests, medical or surgical management, nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, discharge planning/home care instructions, client outcomes, and references. Part Two: Pediatric Diagnostic Tests and Procedures includes 10 topics such as: Cardiac Catheterization, Computed Tomography (CT), Electrocardiography, Endoscopy, Intravenous Pyelogram, and Peritoneal Dialysis. Appendices: 14 appendices present information on growth and development, immunizations, laboratory values, abbreviations, height and weight growth curves, pain in children, psychosocial interventions, and home care.