Böcker av Kathleen Young

This new addition to the Fast Facts series delivers the core information for orientingnovice nurses or nursing students to the challenging field of pediatric nursing.Pocket-sized and formatted for quick access to the knowledge a pediatric nurseneeds daily, it is packed with concise information on both disease processesand well child care, and offers the clinical advice that comes from years ofexperience. A particularly helpful feature is frequently used terminology that isreferenced in the index for rapid access of crucial information. Importantly, theguide offers valuable suggestions for how to best communicate and work withchildren using age-appropriate techniques.Seasoned pediatric nurses describe how to assist compassionately and efficientlywith painful procedures that can be emotionally taxing for all involved. Theyshare proven and time-tested tips for easing trauma for both child and parent.Chapters feature an introduction and key chapter objectives, followed by shortparagraphs and bulleted information organized according to body systems. Theyfocus on the most commonly seen illnesses within each system and include,for each diagnosis, an easy-to-understand description, disease manifestations,diagnostic criteria, and interventions. Fast Facts in a Nutshell provide highlighted,critical information and key clinical tips that can be put to work immediately.