Includes bibliographical references and index

CONTENTS

Introduction to child health and pediatric nursing
Factors influencing child health
Growth and development of the newborn and infant
Growth and development of the toddler
Growth and development of the preschooler
Growth and development of the school-age child
Growth and development of the adolescent
Atraumatic and family-centered care of children
Health supervision
Health assessment of children
Caring for children in diverse settings
Caring for the special needs child
Key pediatric nursing interventions
Pain management in children
Nursing care of the child with an infectious or communicable disorder
Nursing care of the child with a neurologic disorder
Nursing care of the child with a disorder of the eyes or ears
Nursing care of the child with a respiratory disorder
Nursing care of the child with a cardiovascular disorder
Nursing care of the child with a gastrointestinal disorder
Nursing care of the child with a genitourinary disorder
Nursing care of the child with a neuromuscular disorder
Nursing care of the child with a musculoskeletal disorder
Nursing care of the child with an integumentary disorder
Nursing care of the child with a hematologic disorder
Nursing care of the child with an immunologic disorder
Nursing care of the child with an endocrine disorder
Nursing care of the child with a neoplastic disorder
Nursing care of the child with a genetic disorder
Nursing care of the child with a cognitive or mental health disorder
Nursing care during a pediatric emergency