Absorb the vital principles, interventions, and strategies of family-centered pediatric care, with the newly updated Pediatric Nursing Procedures, Fourth edition. Emphasizing interdisciplinary teamwork, this irreplaceable how-to offers clear direction on more than 120 pediatric procedures, all based on current research and international best practices. All procedures address community care settings, with a focus on school and home nursing issues. This is the perfect clinical guidebook for nurses delivering care to children in any health care setting, and a vital text for all nursing students.  This step-by-step guide covers a broad range of pediatric procedures . . .

? NEW updated content in all chapters, based on current clinical evidence, best practices, and

nursing standards

? NEW chapters on pediatric health assessment; intravascular therapy peripheral lock and flush;

and palliative care

? NEW Unexpected Situations scenarios and recommendations

? NEW photos and diagrams

? Coverage of vital topics, including:

o Key elements of family-centered care and the strategies that strengthen it

o Impact of developmental milestones on patient and family education

o A clear-cut, detailed how-to on common procedures, such as:

? Medication administration

? Blood drawing

? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

? Child abuse reporting and documentation

? Care of the newborn

? Fluid and nutritional interventions

? Pharmacologic interventions

? Pain management

? Hemodynamic monitoring

? Immunizations

? Parenteral nutrition and IV fat emulsion infusion

? Handling equipment

? Wound care, and more

? Chapter features include:

o Clinical Guidelines for performing each procedure safely

o Equipment List for each procedure

o Child and Family Assessment and Preparation guide to pre-procedure assessment

o Procedure section – The complete how-to, with evidence-based rationales

o Child and Family Evaluation and Documentation section – How, when, and where

documentation is required

o Community Care section – Directions for child or caregiver to perform the procedure at

home, school, and other settings

o Unexpected Situations – What to do when the unexpected happens before, during, or

after the procedure

o KidKare icon – Psychosocial aspects of pediatric care

o caREminder feature – Important practice tips for each procedure

o ALERT feature – High-risk issues that can occur during the procedure

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