Full Description
This clinical reference fills the need for a concise manual to assist paediatric nurse practitioners and students in their assessment, evaluation and initiation of treatment of children and adolescents. It discusses common disorders by anatomical area, in a head-to-toe approach, reviewing the growth and development stages of the healthy child, as well as listing the essential elements to focus on during assessment for each disorder.
Contents
Unit 1 The healthy child and adolescentManaging illness: sports; common presenting symptoms and problems; skin and lymphatic disorders; head, neck and face disorders; chest disorders; abdominal disorders; renal and urologic disorders; reproductive disorders; musculoskeletal disorders; central and peripheral nervous system disorders; endocrine, metabolic and nutritional disorders; haematological and immunologic disorders; psychosocial problems; environmental problems.
