Wong Nursing Care of Infants and Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses

Wong Nursing Care of Infants and Children is a widely recognized textbook that provides a comprehensive overview of pediatric nursing care. Written by Dr. Donna Wong, a renowned expert in pediatric nursing, this book is an essential resource for nurses working with infants and children. It offers detailed guidance on the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for pediatric patients.

Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - E-Book

by Marilyn J. Hockenberry

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Key Features

• Evidence-Based Content: The book is based on the latest research and evidence-based practices in pediatric nursing.
• Comprehensive Coverage: It covers all aspects of pediatric nursing, from newborn care to adolescence.
• Age-Specific Chapters: The book is organized into age-specific chapters, making it easy to find information relevant to specific age groups.
• Case Studies: Each chapter includes case studies that illustrate the application of nursing concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Clinical Pearls: The book offers "Clinical Pearls" that highlight important nursing interventions and guidelines.
• Cultural Considerations: It addresses cultural considerations in pediatric nursing, recognizing the diverse needs of patients and families.

Key Content Areas

Nursing Assessment

The book provides a systematic approach to nursing assessment, covering topics such as:}

• Health history taking
• Physical examination
• Nutritional assessment
• Developmental assessment
• Neurological assessment
• Pain assessment

Nursing Diagnosis

It guides nurses in formulating nursing diagnoses based on the assessment findings, utilizing the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) taxonomy.

Nursing Care Planning

The book emphasizes the importance of evidence-based nursing care planning. It includes:

• Establishing outcome criteria
• Developing nursing interventions
• Prioritizing nursing interventions
• Writing nursing care plans

Nursing Implementation

It provides detailed instructions for implementing nursing interventions. Topics covered include:

• Medication administration
• Wound care
• IV therapy

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• Comfort measures

Nursing Evaluation

The book emphasizes ongoing evaluation of nursing care to ensure its effectiveness. It covers:

• Assessing patient outcomes
• Revising nursing care plans
• Documenting nursing care

Additional Features

• Glossary: A comprehensive glossary provides definitions of key terms.
• Appendix: The appendix contains additional resources, such as growth charts and immunization schedules.
• Online Resources: The book comes with access to online resources, including videos and simulations to enhance learning.

Benefits of Using Wong Nursing Care of Infants and Children

• Provides a comprehensive and evidence-based foundation for pediatric nursing practice.
• Facilitates accurate assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for infants and children.
• Promotes patient-centered care that is tailored to the specific needs of children and families.
• Enhances nurses' knowledge and skills in caring for pediatric patients across various settings.
• Contributes to positive patient outcomes and improves the quality of pediatric nursing care.

Wong Nursing Care of Infants and Children is an invaluable resource for nurses working with infants and children. Its comprehensive content, evidence-based approach, and practical guidance empower nurses to provide high-quality, compassionate, and effective nursing care to pediatric patients and their families.

Alt Attributes for Images

Image 1: Newborn baby in a crib - Assessment of a newborn baby.

Image 2: Nurse taking a child's temperature - Nursing assessment of a child's temperature.

Image 3: Nurse administering medication to a child - Implementation of nursing care: Medication administration.

Image 4: Nurse comforting a child - Provision of comfort measures to a pediatric patient.

Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - E-Book

by Marilyn J. Hockenberry

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	42984 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1409 pages

FREE