Paediatrics : a clinical guide for nurse practitioners /
Paediatrics : a clinical guide for nurse practitioners /
edited by Katie Barnes
- Edinburg, New York : Butterworth Heinemann ; c2003
- xi, 273 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Clinical Issues in Paediatrics -- 1. A developmental approach to the history and physical examination in paediatrics -- 2. Anatomical and physiological differences in paediatrics -- 3. Care of the adolescent -- 4. General principles in the assessment and management of the ill child -- 5. Pharmacology in paediatrics -- 6. Internet resources for the nurse practitioner -- 7. Paediatric telephone advice and management for the nurse practitioner -- 8. Transcultural nursing care -- Part II. Common Paediatric Problems -- 9. Dermatological problems -- 10. Problems related to the head, eyes, ears, nose, throat or mouth -- 11. Respiratory and cardiovascular problems -- 12. Gastrointestinal and endocrine problems -- 13. Musculoskeletal problems, neurological problems and trauma -- 14. Genitourinary problems and sexual health -- 15. Infectious diseases and haematology
Serves as a clinically focused text that outlines important components to be considered when assessing and managing health problems among infants, children and adolescents. This work aims to provide nurse practitioners with information that has immediate relevance to their practice in paediatrics. It is divided into two parts.
9780750649575
PEDIATRIC NURSING
RJ 245 .P34 2003
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part I. Clinical Issues in Paediatrics -- 1. A developmental approach to the history and physical examination in paediatrics -- 2. Anatomical and physiological differences in paediatrics -- 3. Care of the adolescent -- 4. General principles in the assessment and management of the ill child -- 5. Pharmacology in paediatrics -- 6. Internet resources for the nurse practitioner -- 7. Paediatric telephone advice and management for the nurse practitioner -- 8. Transcultural nursing care -- Part II. Common Paediatric Problems -- 9. Dermatological problems -- 10. Problems related to the head, eyes, ears, nose, throat or mouth -- 11. Respiratory and cardiovascular problems -- 12. Gastrointestinal and endocrine problems -- 13. Musculoskeletal problems, neurological problems and trauma -- 14. Genitourinary problems and sexual health -- 15. Infectious diseases and haematology
Serves as a clinically focused text that outlines important components to be considered when assessing and managing health problems among infants, children and adolescents. This work aims to provide nurse practitioners with information that has immediate relevance to their practice in paediatrics. It is divided into two parts.
9780750649575
PEDIATRIC NURSING
RJ 245 .P34 2003