Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children 9th Edition by Marilyn J. Hockenberry, David Wilson – Test Bank

Test Bank For Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children 9th Edition by Marilyn J. Hockenberry, David Wilson

1. ISBN-10

   0323244254
2. ISBN-13

   978-0323244251
3. The enhanced multimedia edition of Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 9th Edition features new resources on the Evolve website for students, including case studies, journal articles from Mosby’s Nursing Consult, updated skills content, interactive checklists, and the new Mobile Quick Reference ― a web app with additional resources accessible on any device. This text, recognized as the most authoritative in the field of pediatric nursing, delivers unparalleled and extensive coverage of pediatric growth, development, and ailments. Through its unique approach considering different stages of development, it covers child health promotion as well as specific health issues categorized by age brackets and physiological systems. Esteemed pediatric professionals Dr. Marilyn Hockenberry and David Wilson offer an evidence-based, clinical viewpoint grounded in almost three decades of practical experience. This edition, with its easy-to-follow text and abundant illustrations, emphasizes patient-centered results and includes updates on various topics such as the premature newborn, vaccinations, the H1N1 virus, and childhood obesity.
   • The content is presented in a clear and easy-to-understand writing style.
   • Special Evidence-Based Practice sections aid in applying research and critical thought processes to advocate for and guide nursing care outcomes.
   • Special Atraumatic Care portions provide care techniques that minimize pain, discomfort, or stress.
   • Unique exercises for critical thinking assist in testing and enhancing analytical skills.
   • Special emphasis on family-related content highlights the significance and impact of families on health and disease management through a dedicated chapter, discussions in the text, and family-focused care sections.
   • Detailed Nursing Care Guidelines offer step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures.
   • Special Emergency Treatment reference boxes serve as a quick guide for critical situations.
   • Special Cultural Awareness features highlight the impact of beliefs and practices variations on nursing care for children.
   • A developmental perspective identifies each phase of a child’s development.
   • Chapters on health promotion emphasize wellness principles and injury prevention for each age group.
   • Student-friendly features such as chapter summaries, learning objectives, key points, references, and related topics and digital resources facilitate studying and reviewing essential material.
   • A focus on community care supports providing care for children beyond clinical settings.
   • Nursing Care Plans provide templates for planning patient care, including nursing diagnoses, patient/family objectives, nursing interventions/explanations, expected outcomes, and NIC and NOC guidelines.
   • Nursing Tips give practical clinical information and useful hints, while Nursing Alerts offer essential care considerations.
     • NEW! The Mobile Quick Reference, a free web tool, contains pediatric vital signs, physical examination guidelines, reviews of systems, motor development, children’s fluid requirements, medication administration, and more.
     • NEW online resources comprise case studies, journal articles from Mosby’s Nursing Consult, updated skills material, and interactive checklists.
     • NEW! Special! Notable patient outcomes are featured for major diseases and disorders, reflecting the QSEN focus on patient-centric outcomes.
     • NEW! Pathophysiology explanations incorporate specialized illustrations to elucidate complex disease processes.
     • NEW! Complementary & Alternative Therapy sections provide current information on alternative medicine as an integral part of holistic care.
     • NEW! Research Focus sections include the latest research influencing contemporary pediatric nursing.
     • NEW! Drug Alerts call attention to critical drug-related information for safe, appropriate care.
       • NEW! Updates comprise discussions on trending topics like the premature newborn, vaccinations, the H1N1 virus, and childhood obesity.
       • NEW! Special and unique! Family-Centered Care features include sections dedicated to family-centric topics.