| Description |
viii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-288) and index. |
| Contents |
Unit I. Principles and concepts of pediatric care -- Nurse, child, and family communication -- Informed consent -- Adherence -- Protective precautions -- Unit II. General procedures -- Preparing children for procedures -- Restraints -- Unit III. Health assessment -- Health assessment -- Growth measurements -- Vital signs -- Standard assessments -- Special assessments -- Unit IV. Specimen collection -- Specimen collection -- Blood drawing -- Nose, throat, and sputum specimens -- Stool specimens -- Urine specimens -- Wound culture -- Unit V. Diagnostic tests -- Diagnostic tests -- Unit VI. Medication administration -- Medication administration -- Unit VII. Intravenous access -- Intravenous access -- Central venous catheter -- Unit VIII. Respiratory system -- Respiratory suctioning -- Administering oxygen -- Artificial airways -- Endotracheal tubes -- Tracheostomies -- Peak expiratory flow rates (PEFRs) -- Chest physiotherapy and postural drainage -- Closed chest drainage and chest tubes -- Unit IX. Gastrointestinal system and nutritional procedures -- Gastrointestinal system -- Ostomies -- Enemas -- Unit X. Genitourinary system -- Urinary catheterization -- Unit XI. Neurological system -- Neurological status -- Increased intracranial pressure -- Seizures -- Intraventricular shunts -- Extraventricular drain (EVD) -- Unit XII. Musculoskeletal system -- Casts -- Braces -- Skeletal traction -- Unit XIII. Integumentary system -- Rashes -- Wound care -- Wounds with drains -- Unit XIV. Care of the pediatric surgical client -- Unit XV. Emergency care -- Fever and hyperthermia management -- Respiratory and cardiac emergencies -- Unit XVI. Community and camp nursing procedures -- Unit XVII. Hygiene skills -- Hair care -- Unit XVIII. Special skills. |
| Subject |
Pediatric nursing.
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Pediatric Nursing -- methods.
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| Added Title |
Pediatric nursing skills and procedures |
| ISBN |
140182580X |
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9781401825805 |
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