Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - E-Book

As the #1 title in the pediatric nursing market for over 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 11th Edition continues to leverage its trademark developmental approach, equipping readers with the latest research and guidelines for treating children today. Written in a highly-readable style, the text encourages a whole-child perspective — starting with child development and health promotion to provide a foundation for understanding specific health problems. The new edition features Next Generation NCLEX®-style case studies and questions, a comprehensive chapter on all-system cancers, additional case studies within nursing care plans, and updated evidence-based content throughout, reflecting current standards and trends in pediatric nursing.

Key Features:

• Developmental Approach: Clearly identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of a child's growth.
• Emphasis on Wellness: Health promotion chapters for every developmental stage.
• Critical Thinking Case Studies: Case studies with answers integrated throughout the text.
• Quality Patient Outcomes: Highlighted within nursing management discussions for major diseases and disorders.
• Drug Alerts: Emphasize potential safety issues, aligned with QSEN safety initiatives.
• Family Focus: Includes a dedicated family chapter and Family-Centered Care boxes throughout.
• Community Focus: Provides resources and guidance for caring for children outside the clinical setting.
• Evidence-Based Practice Boxes: Demonstrate application of research and critical thinking to guide nursing outcomes.
• Complementary & Alternative Therapy: Covers timely topics for comprehensive care.
• Nursing Care Plans: Model care planning with rationales explaining the “why.”
• Research Focus Boxes: Highlight current studies impacting pediatric nursing today.
• Cultural Content: Cultural Considerations boxes emphasize customs and beliefs influencing childcare.
• Atraumatic Care Boxes: Techniques to minimize pain, discomfort, and stress.
• Nursing Tips: Practical, non-emergency clinical guidance.
• Nursing Alerts: Critical information essential to patient care.
• Emergency Treatment Sections: Quick-reference guidance for critical situations.
• Nursing Care Guidelines: Step-by-step instructions for performing skills and procedures.