Underscores the unique health needs of children at different ages and developmental stagesThis is the only text/reference book to deliver the specialized knowledge and skills needed to accurately assess children during health and illness. Comprehensive and detailed, it emphasizes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults. The third edition features updated clinical practice guidelines, clinical decision-making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice. It newly addresses toxic stress and trauma-informed care and child witnesses to violent acts. Additionally, the book provides several new features facilitating quick access to key information along with new instructor and student resources.Using a body system that highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the text examines the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development with a focus on health promotion and wellness. Especially useful features include a detailed chapter on helpful communication techniques when assessing children of various ages and developmental levels, a chapter on the assessment of child abuse and neglect, over 280 photos and charts depicting a variety of commonly encountered pediatric findings, and sample medical record documentation in each chapter.New to the Third Edition:Now in full-color!Now includes NEW instructor resources (Power Points, Test Bank, 4-color Image Bank)Updated clinical practice guidelinesClinical decision making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practiceImmigrant and refugee healthToxic stress and trauma-informed careChild witnesses to violent actsContent outline at the beginning of each chapterCall-out boxes summarizing key informationSummary boxes on essential areas of physical examsKey Features:Focuses exclusively on the health history and assessment of infants, children, and adolescentsDescribes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adultsProvides comprehensive and in-depth information for APN students and new practitionersAddresses family, developmental, nutritional, and child mistreatment assessmentIncludes clinical practice guidelines for common medical conditionsIncorporates up-to-date screening and health promotion guidelines
✔ Author(s): Ellen M. Chiocca PhD CPNP RNC-NIC
✔ Title: Advanced Pediatric Assessment, Third Edition
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (66 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 082615011X
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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