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Clinical Companion for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing - E-Book
Marilyn J. Hockenberry | David Wilson
(2008)
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Abstract
Carry all of the most essential knowledge on pediatric care in your pocket with the Clinical Companion for Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing! This indispensable guide from the authors of the most trusted pediatric nursing textbook on the market includes need-to-know information for the clinical setting in a quick-reference format. Content on the procedures and diagnostic tests you’re most likely to perform, plus brief discussions of over 130 commonly encountered childhood illnesses and disorders, makes this the perfect companion for practice.
- The History and Physical Assessment section includes atraumatic methods and age appropriate techniques.
- The Pain Assessment and Management section features pain scales and information on pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic management of pain.
- Over 130 entries in the Common Childhood Illnesses/Disorders section cover the most clinically relevant information in a handy, quick-reference format.Detailed information on bone marrow aspiration, cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, pulmonary function tests, and more in Common Diagnostic Tests and Tools explains the diagnostic tests you’re most likely to perform in practice.
- The Common Nursing Procedures section includes essential information on procedures you need to know, including medication administration routes and procedures, oxygen therapy, specimen collection, central venous line access and care, and much more.
Table of Contents
Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
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Front Cover | Cover | ||
Clinical Companion for Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing | iii | ||
Copyright Page | iv | ||
Table of Contents | ix | ||
Contributing Editor | v | ||
Contributor | v | ||
Reviewers | v | ||
Preface | vii | ||
PART 1: History and Physical Assessment | 1 | ||
Chapter 1. Health History | 1 | ||
Information | 1 | ||
Family Medical History | 4 | ||
Chapter 2. Review of Systems | 4 | ||
General | 4 | ||
Integument | 5 | ||
Head | 5 | ||
Eyes | 5 | ||
Nose | 5 | ||
Ears | 5 | ||
Mouth | 5 | ||
Throat | 5 | ||
Neck | 5 | ||
Chest | 5 | ||
Respiratory | 5 | ||
Cardiovascular | 6 | ||
Gastrointestinal | 6 | ||
Genitourinary | 6 | ||
Gynecologic | 6 | ||
Musculoskeletal | 6 | ||
Neurologic | 6 | ||
Endocrine | 6 | ||
Lymphatic | 6 | ||
Chapter 3. Cultural Assessment | 6 | ||
Chapter 4. Summary of Physical Assessment of the Newborn | 8 | ||
Usual Findings | 8 | ||
Chapter 5. Physical Assessment Summary | 10 | ||
PART 2: Pain Assessment and Management | 39 | ||
Chapter 6. Developmental Characteristics of Children's Responses to Pain | 39 | ||
Preterm Infant | 39 | ||
Young Infant | 39 | ||
Older Infant | 40 | ||
Young Child | 40 | ||
School-Age Child | 40 | ||
Adolescent | 40 | ||
Chapter 7. Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Pain Management | 40 | ||
General Strategies | 40 | ||
Specific Strategies | 47 | ||
Chapter 8. Routes and Methods of Analgesic Drug Administration | 49 | ||
Oral | 49 | ||
Sublingual, Buccal, or Transmucosal | 49 | ||
Intravenous (IV) (Bolus) | 50 | ||
IV (Continuous) | 50 | ||
Subcutaneous (SC) (Continuous) | 50 | ||
Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) | 50 | ||
Family-Controlled Analgesia | 51 | ||
Nurse-Activated Analgesia | 51 | ||
Intramuscular | 51 | ||
Intranasal | 52 | ||
Intradermal | 52 | ||
Topical or Transdermal | 52 | ||
Rectal | 53 | ||
Regional Nerve Block | 54 | ||
Inhalation | 54 | ||
Epidural or Intrathecal | 54 | ||
Chapter 9. Side Effects of Opiods | 55 | ||
General | 55 | ||
Signs of Tolerance | 55 | ||
Signs of Withdrawal Syndrome in Patients with Physical Dependence | 55 | ||
PART 3: Common Childhood Illnesses/Disorders | 65 | ||
Chapter 10. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome | 65 | ||
Description | 65 | ||
Pathophysiology | 65 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 66 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 66 | ||
Treatment | 66 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 66 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 67 | ||
Chapter 11. Adrenal Hyperplasia, Congenital | 67 | ||
Description | 67 | ||
Pathophysiology | 67 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 67 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 68 | ||
Treatment | 68 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 69 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 69 | ||
Chapter 12. Allergic Rhinitis | 69 | ||
Description | 69 | ||
Pathophysiology | 69 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 70 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 70 | ||
Treatment | 71 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 71 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 71 | ||
Chapter 13. Anemia, Iron-Deficiency | 71 | ||
Description | 71 | ||
Pathophysiology | 71 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 72 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 72 | ||
Treatment | 72 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 72 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 72 | ||
Chapter 14. Anorexia Nervosa | 73 | ||
Description | 73 | ||
Pathophysiology | 73 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 74 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 74 | ||
Treatment | 74 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 74 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 75 | ||
Chapter 15. Aortic Stenosis | 75 | ||
Description | 75 | ||
Pathophysiology | 75 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 76 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 77 | ||
Treatment | 79 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 80 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 80 | ||
Chapter 16. Aplastic Anemia | 82 | ||
Description | 82 | ||
Pathophysiology | 82 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 83 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 83 | ||
Treatment | 83 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 84 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 84 | ||
Chapter 17. Acute Appendicitis | 84 | ||
Description | 84 | ||
Pathophysiology | 84 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 85 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 85 | ||
Treatment | 85 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 86 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 86 | ||
Chapter 18. Arthritis, Juvenile (Formerly Rheumatoid) | 86 | ||
Description | 86 | ||
Pathophysiology | 86 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 87 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 87 | ||
Treatment | 87 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 88 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 88 | ||
Chapter 19. Asthma | 88 | ||
Description | 88 | ||
Pathophysiology | 88 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 89 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 90 | ||
Treatment | 90 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 91 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 91 | ||
Chapter 20. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) | 91 | ||
Description | 91 | ||
Pathophysiology | 92 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 92 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 93 | ||
Treatment | 93 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 94 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 94 | ||
Chapter 21. Atrial Septal Defect | 94 | ||
Description | 94 | ||
Pathophysiology | 94 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 95 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 95 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 96 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 97 | ||
Chapter 22. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | 98 | ||
Description | 98 | ||
Pathophysiology | 98 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 98 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 98 | ||
Treatment | 99 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 99 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 99 | ||
Chapter 23. Autism Spectrum Disorders | 99 | ||
Description | 99 | ||
Pathophysiology | 99 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 100 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 100 | ||
Treatment | 100 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 100 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 101 | ||
Chapter 24. Biliary Atresia | 101 | ||
Description | 101 | ||
Pathophysiology | 101 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 101 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 102 | ||
Treatment | 102 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 102 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 103 | ||
Chapter 25. Botulism, Infant | 103 | ||
Description | 103 | ||
Pathophysiology | 103 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 103 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 104 | ||
Treatment | 104 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 104 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 104 | ||
Chapter 26. Bronchiolitis | 104 | ||
Description | 104 | ||
Pathophysiology | 104 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 105 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 106 | ||
Treatment | 106 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 106 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 107 | ||
Chapter 27. Bronchitis | 107 | ||
Description | 107 | ||
Pathophysiology | 107 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 107 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 107 | ||
Treatment | 107 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 107 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 108 | ||
Chapter 28. β-Thalassemia (Cooley Anemia) | 108 | ||
Description | 108 | ||
Pathophysiology | 108 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 108 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 109 | ||
Treatment | 109 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 110 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 110 | ||
Chapter 29. Bulimia | 110 | ||
Description | 110 | ||
Pathophysiology | 111 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 111 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 112 | ||
Treatment | 112 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 112 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 112 | ||
Chapter 30. Celiac Disease | 112 | ||
Description | 112 | ||
Pathophysiology | 113 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 113 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 113 | ||
Treatment | 113 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 113 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 114 | ||
Chapter 31. Cerebral Palsy | 114 | ||
Description | 114 | ||
Pathophysiology | 114 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 115 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 116 | ||
Treatment | 116 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 117 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 117 | ||
Chapter 32. Cirrhosis | 117 | ||
Description | 117 | ||
Pathophysiology | 117 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 117 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 118 | ||
Treatment | 118 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 118 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 119 | ||
Chapter 33. Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate | 119 | ||
Description | 119 | ||
Pathophysiology | 119 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 120 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 120 | ||
Treatment | 120 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 120 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 120 | ||
Chapter 34. Coarctation of the Aorta | 121 | ||
Description | 121 | ||
Pathophysiology | 121 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 121 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 121 | ||
Treatment | 121 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 122 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 123 | ||
Chapter 35. Colic (Paroxysmal Abdominal Pain) | 124 | ||
Description | 124 | ||
Pathophysiology | 125 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 125 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 125 | ||
Treatment | 125 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 126 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 126 | ||
Chapter 36. Conjunctivitis | 126 | ||
Description | 126 | ||
Pathophysiology | 126 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 126 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 127 | ||
Treatment | 127 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 127 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 128 | ||
Chapter 37. Constipation | 128 | ||
Description | 128 | ||
Pathophysiology | 128 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 128 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 129 | ||
Treatment | 129 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 129 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 129 | ||
Chapter 38. Croup | 129 | ||
Description | 129 | ||
Pathophysiology | 130 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 130 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 130 | ||
Treatment | 130 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 132 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 132 | ||
Chapter 39. Cryptorchidism | 132 | ||
Description | 132 | ||
Pathophysiology | 132 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 133 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 133 | ||
Treatment | 133 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 133 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 134 | ||
Chapter 40. Cushing Syndrome | 134 | ||
Description | 134 | ||
Pathophysiology | 134 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 134 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 134 | ||
Treatment | 134 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 135 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 136 | ||
Chapter 41. Cystic Fibrosis | 136 | ||
Description | 136 | ||
Pathophysiology | 136 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 136 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 137 | ||
Treatment | 137 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 138 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 138 | ||
Chapter 42. Dermatitis, Diaper | 138 | ||
Description | 138 | ||
Pathophysiology | 138 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 139 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 139 | ||
Treatment | 139 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 140 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 140 | ||
Chapter 43. Diabetes Insipidus | 140 | ||
Description | 140 | ||
Pathophysiology | 140 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 140 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 141 | ||
Treatment | 141 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 141 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 142 | ||
Chapter 44. Diabetes Mellitus | 142 | ||
Description | 142 | ||
Pathophysiology | 142 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 143 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 143 | ||
Treatment | 144 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 146 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 147 | ||
Chapter 45. Diabetic Ketoacidosis | 147 | ||
Description | 147 | ||
Pathophysiology | 147 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 148 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 148 | ||
Treatment | 148 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 149 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 149 | ||
Chapter 46. Down Syndrome | 149 | ||
Description | 149 | ||
Pathophysiology | 149 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 150 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 151 | ||
Treatment | 151 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 151 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 151 | ||
Chapter 47. Dysmenorrhea | 152 | ||
Description | 152 | ||
Pathophysiology | 152 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 152 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 153 | ||
Treatment | 153 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 153 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 153 | ||
Chapter 48. Encephalitis | 153 | ||
Description | 153 | ||
Pathophysiology | 153 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 154 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 154 | ||
Treatment | 154 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 154 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 155 | ||
Chapter 49. Encopresis | 155 | ||
Description | 155 | ||
Pathophysiology | 155 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 155 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 155 | ||
Treatment | 156 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 156 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 156 | ||
Chapter 50. Endocarditis, Bacterial (Infective) | 156 | ||
Description | 156 | ||
Pathophysiology | 157 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 157 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 157 | ||
Treatment | 158 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 158 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 159 | ||
Chapter 51. Enuresis | 159 | ||
Description | 159 | ||
Pathophysiology | 159 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 159 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 160 | ||
Treatment | 160 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 160 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 160 | ||
Chapter 52. Epiglottitis, Acute | 161 | ||
Description | 161 | ||
Pathophysiology | 161 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 161 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 162 | ||
Treatment | 162 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 162 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 162 | ||
Chapter 53. Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder | 163 | ||
Description | 163 | ||
Pathophysiology | 163 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 164 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 168 | ||
Treatment | 169 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 169 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 169 | ||
Chapter 54. Esophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula | 170 | ||
Description | 170 | ||
Pathophysiology | 170 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 170 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 171 | ||
Treatment | 171 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 171 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 172 | ||
Chapter 55. Ewing Sarcoma (Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor [PNET] of the Bone) | 172 | ||
Description | 172 | ||
Pathophysiology | 172 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 172 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 172 | ||
Treatment | 173 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 173 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 174 | ||
Chapter 56. Failure to Thrive (Growth Failure) | 175 | ||
Description | 175 | ||
Pathophysiology | 176 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 176 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 176 | ||
Treatment | 176 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 177 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 177 | ||
Chapter 57. Febrile Seizures | 177 | ||
Description | 177 | ||
Pathophysiology | 177 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 177 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 179 | ||
Treatment | 179 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 179 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 179 | ||
Chapter 58. Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders | 179 | ||
Description | 179 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 183 | ||
Treatment | 183 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 184 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 184 | ||
Chapter 59. Gastroesophageal Reflux | 184 | ||
Description | 184 | ||
Pathophysiology | 185 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 185 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 185 | ||
Treatment | 186 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 186 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 187 | ||
Chapter 60. Giardiasis | 187 | ||
Description | 187 | ||
Pathophysiology | 187 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 187 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 188 | ||
Treatment | 188 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 188 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 188 | ||
Chapter 61. Glomerulonephritis, Acute Poststreptococcal | 188 | ||
Description | 188 | ||
Pathophysiology | 189 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 189 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 189 | ||
Treatment | 190 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 190 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 191 | ||
Chapter 62. Hemophilia | 191 | ||
Description | 191 | ||
Pathophysiology | 191 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 191 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 192 | ||
Treatment | 192 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 192 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 193 | ||
Chapter 63. Hepatitis | 193 | ||
Description | 193 | ||
Pathophysiology | 194 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 194 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 194 | ||
Treatment | 195 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 195 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 196 | ||
Chapter 64. Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic | 196 | ||
Description | 196 | ||
Pathophysiology | 196 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 196 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 196 | ||
Treatment | 197 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 197 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 197 | ||
Chapter 65. Hirschprung Disease | 197 | ||
Description | 197 | ||
Pathophysiology | 198 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 198 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 199 | ||
Treatment | 199 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 199 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 200 | ||
Chapter 66. Hodgkin Disease | 200 | ||
Description | 200 | ||
Pathophysiology | 200 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 200 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 201 | ||
Treatment | 201 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 202 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 203 | ||
Chapter 67. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection | 204 | ||
Description | 204 | ||
Pathophysiology | 204 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 204 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 205 | ||
Treatment | 205 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 205 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 206 | ||
Chapter 68. Hydrocephalus | 206 | ||
Description | 206 | ||
Pathophysiology | 206 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 207 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 208 | ||
Treatment | 208 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 208 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 209 | ||
Chapter 69. Hyperbilirubinemia | 209 | ||
Description | 209 | ||
Pathophysiology | 209 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 210 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 210 | ||
Treatment | 211 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 211 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 211 | ||
Chapter 70. Hyperthyroidism | 212 | ||
Description | 212 | ||
Pathophysiology | 212 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 212 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 213 | ||
Treatment | 213 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 213 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 213 | ||
Chapter 71. Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis | 214 | ||
Description | 214 | ||
Pathophysiology | 214 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 214 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 214 | ||
Treatment | 214 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 215 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 215 | ||
Chapter 72. Hypopituitarism | 215 | ||
Description | 215 | ||
Pathophysiology | 215 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 215 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 216 | ||
Treatment | 216 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 216 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 217 | ||
Chapter 73. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) | 217 | ||
Description | 217 | ||
Pathophysiology | 217 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 218 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 218 | ||
Treatment | 218 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 219 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 220 | ||
Chapter 74. Hypospadias and Epispadias | 221 | ||
Description | 221 | ||
Pathophysiology | 221 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 221 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 222 | ||
Treatment | 222 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 222 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 222 | ||
Chapter 75. Hypothyroidism, Juvenile | 223 | ||
Description | 223 | ||
Pathophysiology | 223 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 223 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 223 | ||
Treatment | 223 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 224 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 224 | ||
Chapter 76. Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura | 224 | ||
Description | 224 | ||
Pathophysiology | 225 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 225 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 225 | ||
Treatment | 225 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 226 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 226 | ||
Chapter 77. Impetigo | 226 | ||
Description | 226 | ||
Pathophysiology | 226 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 227 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 227 | ||
Treatment | 227 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 227 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 227 | ||
Chapter 78. Inflammatory Bowel Disease | 228 | ||
Description | 228 | ||
Pathophysiology | 228 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 228 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 229 | ||
Treatment | 229 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 230 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 231 | ||
Chapter 79. Intussusception (Malabsorption Syndrome) | 231 | ||
Description | 231 | ||
Pathophysiology | 231 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 232 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 232 | ||
Treatment | 232 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 232 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 232 | ||
Chapter 80. Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome) | 233 | ||
Description | 233 | ||
Pathophysiology | 233 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 233 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 234 | ||
Treatment | 234 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 234 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 235 | ||
Chapter 81. Lactose Intolerance | 236 | ||
Description | 236 | ||
Pathophysiology | 236 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 236 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 236 | ||
Treatment | 237 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 237 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 237 | ||
Chapter 82. Laryngotracheobronchitis, Acute | 237 | ||
Description | 237 | ||
Pathophysiology | 238 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 238 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 238 | ||
Treatment | 238 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 238 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 239 | ||
Chapter 83. Lead Poisoning | 239 | ||
Description | 239 | ||
Pathophysiology | 239 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 239 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 240 | ||
Treatment | 240 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 241 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 241 | ||
Chapter 84. Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease | 241 | ||
Description | 241 | ||
Pathophysiology | 242 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 242 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 242 | ||
Treatment | 242 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 242 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 242 | ||
Chapter 85. Leukemias: Acute Lymphocytic and Acute Myelogenous | 243 | ||
Description | 243 | ||
Pathophysiology | 243 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 243 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 243 | ||
Treatment | 244 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 245 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 246 | ||
Chapter 86. Lyme Disease | 246 | ||
Description | 246 | ||
Pathophysiology | 247 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 247 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 247 | ||
Treatment | 247 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 247 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 248 | ||
Chapter 87. Lymphocytic Thyroiditis | 248 | ||
Description | 248 | ||
Pathophysiology | 248 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 248 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 249 | ||
Treatment | 249 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 249 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 249 | ||
Chapter 88. Meckel Diverticulum | 249 | ||
Description | 249 | ||
Pathophysiology | 250 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 250 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 250 | ||
Treatment | 250 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 251 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 251 | ||
Chapter 89. Meningitis, Bacterial | 251 | ||
Description | 251 | ||
Pathophysiology | 251 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 252 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 254 | ||
Treatment | 254 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 254 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 255 | ||
Chapter 90. Meningitis, Nonbacterial (Aseptic) | 255 | ||
Description | 255 | ||
Pathophysiology | 255 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 255 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 255 | ||
Treatment | 256 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 256 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 256 | ||
Chapter 91. Mononucleosis, Infectious | 256 | ||
Description | 256 | ||
Pathophysiology | 257 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 257 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 257 | ||
Treatment | 257 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 257 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 258 | ||
Chapter 92. Muscular Atrophies, Spinal | 258 | ||
Description | 258 | ||
Pathophysiology | 258 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 259 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 260 | ||
Treatment | 260 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 260 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 261 | ||
Chapter 93. Muscular Dystrophy | 261 | ||
Description | 261 | ||
Pathophysiology | 261 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 262 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 262 | ||
Treatment | 263 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 263 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 263 | ||
Chapter 94. Nasopharyngitis, Acute Viral | 263 | ||
Description | 263 | ||
Pathophysiology | 264 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 264 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 264 | ||
Treatment | 264 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 265 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 265 | ||
Chapter 95. Nephrotic Syndrome | 265 | ||
Description | 265 | ||
Pathophysiology | 265 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 266 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 266 | ||
Treatment | 267 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 267 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 268 | ||
Chapter 96. Neural Tube Defects (Spina Bifida, Meningocele, Myelomeningocele) | 268 | ||
Description | 268 | ||
Pathophysiology | 268 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 269 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 269 | ||
Treatment | 269 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 269 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 270 | ||
Chapter 97. Neuroblastoma | 270 | ||
Description | 270 | ||
Pathophysiology | 270 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 270 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 271 | ||
Treatment | 271 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 272 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 273 | ||
Chapter 98. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | 274 | ||
Description | 274 | ||
Pathophysiology | 274 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 275 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 275 | ||
Treatment | 275 | ||
Nursing Care Management and Patient and Family Teaching | 276 | ||
Chapter 99. Omphalocele and Gastroschisis | 276 | ||
Description | 276 | ||
Pathophysiology | 276 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 276 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 277 | ||
Treatment | 277 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 277 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 278 | ||
Chapter 100. Osteogenesis Imperfecta | 278 | ||
Description | 278 | ||
Pathophysiology | 278 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 278 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 278 | ||
Treatment | 279 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 279 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 279 | ||
Chapter 101. Osteogenic Sarcoma | 279 | ||
Description | 279 | ||
Pathophysiology | 279 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 280 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 280 | ||
Treatment | 280 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 281 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 283 | ||
Chapter 102. Osteomyelitis | 283 | ||
Description | 283 | ||
Pathophysiology | 284 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 284 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 284 | ||
Treatment | 285 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 285 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 285 | ||
Chapter 103. Otitis Externa | 285 | ||
Description | 285 | ||
Pathophysiology | 285 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 286 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 286 | ||
Treatment | 286 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 286 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 286 | ||
Chapter 104. Otitis Media | 287 | ||
Description | 287 | ||
Pathophysiology | 287 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 287 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 287 | ||
Treatment | 288 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 288 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 288 | ||
Chapter 105. Patent Ductus Arteriosus | 288 | ||
Description | 288 | ||
Pathophysiology | 289 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 289 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 289 | ||
Treatment | 289 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 290 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 291 | ||
Chapter 106. Pediculosis Capitis | 292 | ||
Description | 292 | ||
Pathophysiology | 292 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 292 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 292 | ||
Treatment | 293 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 293 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 294 | ||
Chapter 107. Peptic Ulcer Disease | 294 | ||
Description | 294 | ||
Pathophysiology | 294 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 295 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 295 | ||
Treatment | 295 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 296 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 296 | ||
Chapter 108. Pneumonia, Viral and Bacterial | 296 | ||
Description | 296 | ||
Pathophysiology | 297 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 298 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 298 | ||
Treatment | 298 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 298 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 299 | ||
Chapter 109. Precocious Puberty | 299 | ||
Description | 299 | ||
Pathophysiology | 299 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 299 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 300 | ||
Treatment | 300 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 301 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 301 | ||
Chapter 110. Pulmonic Stenosis | 301 | ||
Description | 301 | ||
Pathophysiology | 301 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 301 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 302 | ||
Treatment | 302 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 302 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 303 | ||
Chapter 111. Rabies | 304 | ||
Description | 304 | ||
Pathophysiology | 304 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 305 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 305 | ||
Treatment | 305 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 306 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 306 | ||
Chapter 112. Recurrent Abdominal Pain | 306 | ||
Description | 306 | ||
Pathophysiology | 306 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 307 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 307 | ||
Treatment | 307 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 308 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 308 | ||
Chapter 113. Renal Failure, Acute | 308 | ||
Description | 308 | ||
Pathophysiology | 309 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 309 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 309 | ||
Treatment | 310 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 310 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 311 | ||
Chapter 114. Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn | 311 | ||
Description | 311 | ||
Pathophysiology | 311 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 312 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 313 | ||
Treatment | 313 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 313 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 314 | ||
Chapter 115. Retinoblastoma | 314 | ||
Description | 314 | ||
Pathophysiology | 314 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 315 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 315 | ||
Treatment | 316 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 316 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 317 | ||
Chapter 116. Reye Syndrome | 318 | ||
Description | 318 | ||
Pathophysiology | 318 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 319 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 319 | ||
Treatment | 319 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 319 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 320 | ||
Chapter 117. Rhabdomyosarcoma | 320 | ||
Description | 320 | ||
Pathophysiology | 320 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 320 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 321 | ||
Treatment | 322 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 322 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 324 | ||
Chapter 118. Rheumatic Fever | 325 | ||
Description | 325 | ||
Pathophysiology | 325 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 325 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 326 | ||
Treatment | 326 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 327 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 327 | ||
Chapter 119. Scabies | 327 | ||
Description | 327 | ||
Pathophysiology | 327 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 328 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 328 | ||
Treatment | 328 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 329 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 329 | ||
Chapter 120. Scoliosis, Idiopathic | 329 | ||
Description | 329 | ||
Pathophysiology | 329 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 329 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 330 | ||
Treatment | 330 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 330 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 330 | ||
Chapter 121. Septic Shock | 330 | ||
Description | 330 | ||
Pathophysiology | 331 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 331 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 332 | ||
Treatment | 332 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 332 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 333 | ||
Chapter 122. Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease | 333 | ||
Description | 333 | ||
Pathophysiology | 333 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 333 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 334 | ||
Treatment | 334 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 334 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 334 | ||
Chapter 123. Sickle Cell Anemia | 335 | ||
Description | 335 | ||
Pathophysiology | 335 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 336 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 336 | ||
Treatment | 336 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 337 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 337 | ||
Chapter 124. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis | 338 | ||
Description | 338 | ||
Pathophysiology | 338 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 338 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 339 | ||
Treatment | 339 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 339 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 339 | ||
Chapter 125. Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Acute | 339 | ||
Description | 339 | ||
Pathophysiology | 340 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 340 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 340 | ||
Treatment | 340 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 340 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 341 | ||
Chapter 126. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome | 341 | ||
Description | 341 | ||
Pathophysiology | 342 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 343 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 343 | ||
Treatment | 343 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 343 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 344 | ||
Chapter 127. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Harmone | 344 | ||
Description | 344 | ||
Pathophysiology | 344 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 344 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 344 | ||
Treatment | 345 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 345 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 345 | ||
Chapter 128. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | 345 | ||
Description | 345 | ||
Pathophysiology | 345 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 345 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 346 | ||
Treatment | 346 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 347 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 347 | ||
Chapter 129. Tetanus | 347 | ||
Description | 347 | ||
Pathophysiology | 347 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 348 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 349 | ||
Treatment | 349 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 349 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 350 | ||
Chapter 130. Tetralogy of Fallot | 350 | ||
Description | 350 | ||
Pathophysiology | 350 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 350 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 351 | ||
Treatment | 351 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 351 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 352 | ||
Chapter 131. Tinea Corporis | 354 | ||
Description | 354 | ||
Pathophysiology | 354 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 354 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 354 | ||
Treatment | 354 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 354 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 355 | ||
Chapter 132. Tonsillitis | 355 | ||
Description | 355 | ||
Pathophysiology | 355 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 355 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 356 | ||
Treatment | 356 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 356 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 356 | ||
Chapter 133. Transposition of the Great Arteris or Transposition of the Great Vessels | 356 | ||
Description | 356 | ||
Pathophysiology | 357 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 357 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 357 | ||
Treatment | 357 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 358 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 359 | ||
Chapter 134. Tricuspid Atresia | 360 | ||
Description | 360 | ||
Pathophysiology | 361 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 361 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 361 | ||
Treatment | 361 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 362 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 363 | ||
Chapter 135. Tuberculosis | 364 | ||
Description | 364 | ||
Pathophysiology | 365 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 365 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 366 | ||
Treatment | 366 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 366 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 367 | ||
Chapter 136. Tumors, Brain | 367 | ||
Description | 367 | ||
Pathophysiology | 367 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 367 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 369 | ||
Treatment | 370 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 370 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 374 | ||
Chapter 137. Urinary Tract Infection | 375 | ||
Description | 375 | ||
Pathophysiology | 375 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 376 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 377 | ||
Treatment | 377 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 377 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 377 | ||
Chapter 138. Ventricular Septal Defect | 378 | ||
Description | 378 | ||
Pathophysiology | 378 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 378 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 379 | ||
Treatment | 379 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 379 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 380 | ||
Chapter 139. Vesicoureteral Reflux | 381 | ||
Description | 381 | ||
Pathophysiology | 382 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 382 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 382 | ||
Treatment | 382 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 382 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 382 | ||
Chapter 140. Wilms Tumor | 383 | ||
Description | 383 | ||
Pathophysiology | 383 | ||
Clinical Signs and Symptoms | 383 | ||
Diagnostic Evaluation | 384 | ||
Treatment | 384 | ||
Nursing Care Management | 385 | ||
Patient and Family Teaching | 387 | ||
PART 4: Common Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests | 389 | ||
Chapter 141. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis | 389 | ||
Consistent Approach Is Key | 389 | ||
Chapter 142. Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy | 392 | ||
Chapter 143. Bronchoscopy | 392 | ||
Chapter 144. Cardiac Catheterization and Common Cardiology Tests | 393 | ||
Chapter 145. Complete Blood Cell Count | 395 | ||
Chapter 146. Common Neurologic Tests | 398 | ||
Chapter 147. Pulmonary Function Tests | 401 | ||
Chapter 148. Radiologic Exams | 403 | ||
Chapter 149. Urologic Diagnostic Tests | 405 | ||
PART 5: Common Nursing Care Procedures | 411 | ||
Chapter 150. Medication Administration | 411 | ||
Safety Precautions | 411 | ||
Oral Administration | 411 | ||
Infants | 412 | ||
Older Infant or Toddler | 412 | ||
Preschool Children | 412 | ||
Intramuscular Administration | 412 | ||
Subcutaneous and Intradermal Administration | 414 | ||
Needle Size and Insertion | 414 | ||
Subcutaneous and Intradermal Administration (cont’d.) | 417 | ||
Intravenous Administration | 420 | ||
Nasogastric, Orogastric, or Gastrotomy Tube Administration | 424 | ||
Chapter 151. Oxygen Therapy | 433 | ||
Pulse Oximetry | 433 | ||
Aerosol Therapy | 434 | ||
Tracheostomy Care | 435 | ||
Positioning for Procedures | 438 | ||
Chapter 152. Collecton of Specimens | 440 | ||
Urine | 440 | ||
Blood | 445 | ||
Respiratory (Nasal) Secretions | 447 | ||
Chapter 153. Vein (Venipuncture) | 447 | ||
Caring for a Central Venous Catheter | 448 | ||
APPENDIX A: Vital Signs for Infants and Children | 451 | ||
APPENDIX B: Centigrade to Fahrenheit Temperature Conversions | 453 | ||
APPENDIX C: Dosage Calculations | 455 | ||
REFERENCES | 457 | ||
INDEX | 459 |