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Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

  • 10 Edición - 11 de diciembre de 2024
  • Última edición
  • Autores: Kim Cooper, Kelly Gosnell
  • Idioma: Inglés

**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal–Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2025**Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quali… Leer más

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**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal–Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2025**

Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, making it easy to locate information by organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. From nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this bestselling text helps you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and for the expanding role of the nurse in today’s healthcare practice.

Puntos claves

  • NEW! Updated medication tables provide quick access to information about commonly used drugs
  • NEW! Updated content reflects the latest research and technology, the latest standardized guidelines, and best practices in LPN/LVN care
  • NEW and updated photos and illustrations reinforce the book’s concepts, with more representation of diversity
  • Unfolding case studies follow one family through the conception and birth process, and include open-ended critical thinking questions applying the content to practice
  • Case studies and questions for the Next Generation NCLEX Exam® (NGN) help you apply theory to practice and prepare for the NCLEX-PN examination
  • Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination! at the end of each chapter includes a summary of key points, online resources, review questions, and critical thinking questions
  • More than 25 nursing care plans include nursing diagnoses and goals, nursing interventions, and rationales, along with clinical judgment questions to promote critical thinking skills
  • Nursing guidelines reflect the World Health Organization’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, alternative therapies, immunization mandates, emergency preparedness, preventing medication errors, and more
  • Detailed nursing skills cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventions
  • Patient Teaching boxes help you communicate instructions for self-care with patients and families
  • Nursing tips include practical, evidence-based information applicable in the clinical setting
  • Cultural Considerations boxes help you address the needs of culturally diverse patients and families
  • Safety alerts highlight medication errors, the importance of protecting patients and others from accidents, and the spread of disease

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Students in LPN/LVN programs

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UNIT I: AN OVERVIEW OF MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING

1. The Past, Present, and Future

2. The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care

UNIT II: MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

3. Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

4. Fetal Development

5. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy

6. Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Pregnancy

7. Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth

8. Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth

9. Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Labor and Birth

10. The Family After Birth

11. Nursing Care of Women With Complications After Birth

12. The Term Newborn

13. Preterm and Postterm Newborns

14. The Newborn With a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation

UNIT III: THE GROWING CHILD AND FAMILY

15. An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition

16. The Infant

17. The Toddler

18. The Preschool Child

19. The School-Age Child

20. The Adolescent

UNIT IV: ADAPTING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT

21. The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization

22. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family

23. Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

24. The Child With a Sensory or Neurological Condition

25. The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition

26. The Child With a Respiratory Disorder

27. The Child With a Cardiovascular Disorder

28. The Child With a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System

29. The Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition

30. The Child With a Genitourinary Condition

31. The Child With a Skin Condition

32. The Child With a Metabolic Condition

33. The Child With a Communicable Disease and Immune Response

34. The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

APPENDIXES
A. Use of Personal Protective Equipment When Caring for Patients With Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19
B. The Joint Commission’s List of Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
C. Commonly Used Abbreviations in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
D. Common Spanish Phrases Used in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
E. Conversion of Pounds and Ounces to Grams for Newborn Weights
F. Normal Vital Signs and Temperature Equivalents for Infants and Children
G. Pediatric Laboratory Values Reference

References
Glossary
Index

Reseñas

5 Stars! "...serves as a detailed guide to maternal-child nursing care specific to licensed practical or vocational nurses (LPNs).... [Also] serves as a foundational resource for nursing care within the maternal-child specialty. The new edition reflects up-to-date evidence, includes emerging information related to the use of complementary and alternative therapies, and considers ever-changing technology. The textbook is written and formatted to align with curriculum specific to licensed practical or vocational nurse programs. The content is structured to facilitate immersion into the content while acknowledging the time constraints associated with the overall LPN program of study.... The book’s contents are carefully curated and deliberately organized to reflect the specific needs of LPN roles and education. The publisher’s LPN Threads initiative as overseen by its LPN/LVN Advisory Board ensures this and other textbooks serve as a roadmap to guide curriculum during the LPN program of study." Review by Susan Thul, DNP, APRN, CNM (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 97, 5 Stars!

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 10
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 19 de marzo de 2025
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre los autores

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Kim Cooper

Kim Cooper, RN, MSN, is Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute, Indiana.
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Dean and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

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Kelly Gosnell

Kelly Gosnell, RN, MSN, is Associate Professor and Department Chair of the School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College at Terre Haute, Indiana.
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Department Chair and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA