Prepare to provide exceptional specialized care for pediatric patients with the definitive resource in pediatric nursing. Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 11th Edition, authored by pediatric expert Marilyn J. Hockenberry, PhD RN PPCNP-BC FAAN, offers a distinctive and accessible developmental approach to understanding and delivering care at every stage of a child’s growth. This enduring bestseller delivers an evidence-based, clinical perspective, clearly demonstrating how high-quality nursing interventions directly influence positive patient outcomes. Disorders and diseases common in childhood are systematically organized by age group and body system, meticulously explained within the framework of the nursing process. This thoroughly revised edition features reorganized and updated chapters for enhanced clarity and comprehension. New Quality Indicator boxes offer insights into hospital quality and safety metrics, providing a broader view of healthcare environments. The crucial role of family-centered care is highlighted through a dedicated chapter and integrated Family-Centered Care boxes, emphasizing the family’s influence on health and illness. For critical situations, Emergency Treatment boxes provide swift and essential guidance. Pathophysiology Reviews clarify complex disease processes with helpful illustrated summary boxes, and Quality Patient Outcomes are detailed for major childhood conditions, underscoring the direct impact of nursing care.

Author: Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN PPCNP-BC FAAN
Edition: 11th
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 032354939X
ISBN-13: 978-0323549394
Publication Date: October 16, 2018