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Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing from the LPN Threads series provides a comprehensive, structured guide to obstetric and pediatric nursing, designed specifically for LPN/LVN students while also supporting ladder programs toward ADN preparation. Organized by developmental stages and disorders by body system, it emphasizes family-centered care, health promotion, and safe, effective nursing practice. The text balances foundational knowledge with clinical application, integrating psychosocial, nutritional, and safety considerations to prepare students for real-world maternity and pediatric care.
Key Features
- Step-by-step procedure lists with Skills Performance Checklists to reinforce mastery of maternity and pediatric nursing processes.
- Nursing Care Plans with Critical Thinking Questions to strengthen problem-solving and application of the nursing process.
- Logical progression from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness for easy navigation and understanding.
- Key terms with phonetic pronunciations and page references, aiding ESL and limited English proficiency students.
- Health Promotion boxes highlighting family-centered care, illness prevention, and growth and development.
- Nutrition-focused content covering maternal, infant, and child nutritional needs.
- Nursing Tips that provide practical, clinical guidance and reinforce learning.
- NEW unfolding case studies featuring real-life scenarios with critical thinking questions.
- Updated NCLEX-style review questions at higher cognitive levels for exam preparation.
- Expanded coverage of bioterrorism and natural disasters, reflecting evolving nursing roles.
- Enhanced appendix with quick-reference Pediatric Lab Values.
