Wong's Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing E-Book

Wong's Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition is a comprehensive, practical guide for nurses providing care to children and their families across hospital, clinic, community, and home settings. Written by pediatric expert Marilyn J. Hockenberry, this edition reflects the latest research and evidence-based practices, with a focus on assessment, pain management, and safe interventions. Enhanced with Next Generation NCLEX® case studies, full-color illustrations, and online resources, it equips nurses with the tools and knowledge needed for effective pediatric care and clinical decision-making.

Key Features:

• Concise assessment data for general health, nutrition, sleep, growth, and development
• Pain management strategies for neonates, children, and adolescents in the Assessment and Management unit
• Evidence-based interventions for treating pediatric patients and educating families
• Safety Alerts and Drug Alerts highlight critical considerations and emergency risk factors
• Atraumatic Care boxes guide interventions that minimize pain, discomfort, and stress
• Community focus includes guidelines for interventions, patient teaching, and home care
• Vital reference data conveniently located inside front and back covers
• Health promotion tables and charts summarize nutrition, immunizations, safety, and parental guidance
• Full-color dermatologic photos depict common pediatric skin conditions
• Evolve website resources include printable patient education sheets, medication tables, and photos
• NEW! Case studies with clinical reasoning questions for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination
• Updated vaccination schedules and pediatric guidelines for asthma, blood pressure, car seats, and more
• Expanded coverage of autism spectrum disorders and childhood obesity
• Additional full-color illustrations of common childhood skin disorders
• Updated content with Evidence-Based Practice boxes, screening charts, opioid treatment, drug calculations, safe dosage ranges, and home/outpatient safety guidance