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The third edition of this hefty and excellent textbook covers both maternity and pediatric nursing. A wealth of useful materials are incorporated using the online database and the CD-ROM, including video clips, animations, case studies with critical thinking questions, and an audio glossary that includes Spanish pronunciations. The text is designed with careful attention to the student's use, clearly incorporating helpful supplementary information in the form of inset boxes listing "critical to remember" points, drug guides, extensive nursing care plans, critical thinking exercises, key concepts, and additional reading. Each chapter begins with lists of its learning objectives, vocabulary and definitions, and the supplemental resources on the CD-ROM and online. Appendices contain growth charts, blood pressure levels by age and height, and other materials. There are four editors: McKinney (Baylor Healthcare System, Dallas, Texas); Susan Rowen James (Curry College, Milton, Mass.); Sharon Smith Murray (Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA); and Jean Weiler Ashwill (U. of Texas at Arlington). Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Engaging and easy to read, this concise textbook offers just the right level of maternity and pediatric nursing coverage. It provides a solid foundation in normal body function, then builds on that knowledge to help you understand how to modify nursing care when the unexpected arises. Clear writing and interactive learning tools (including video and animation) reinforce key concepts and encourage you to think critically and apply what you've learned. Critical to Remember boxes highlight "need to know? information for quick and easy access. Critical Thinking Exercises challenge you to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to realistic clinical scenarios. Illustrated Procedure boxes provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing key clinical nursing tasks. Nursing Care Plans in every clinical chapter help you learn to use the nursing process to develop individualized care for maternity and pediatric patients. Communications Cues provide practical verbal and nonverbal tips for communicating effectively with patients and families. Want to Know boxes offer helpful patient teaching guidelines. Photo Stories use engaging pictures to demonstrate the types of care nurses provide in a variety of clinical settings. Pathophysiology boxes in pediatric chapters provide illustrated overviews of common disorders. Companion CD-ROM contains video clips, 3-D animations, illustrated skills, case studies with critical thinking questions, NCLEX® examination-style review questions, and an audio glossary complete with Spanish pronunciations. Evolve Student Resources Website offers up-to-date web links, video clips, resources for health care providers, review questions, and a variety of interactive exercises. Integrated electronic features match icons in the text, so you can use print and electronic resources more effectively together.Using Research to Improve Practice boxes help you determine proper care to reinforce best practice. Spanish translations are included for phrases commonly encountered with maternity and pediatric patients. Improved design makes the text easier to read, and up-to-date photos ensure accuracy.
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