3rd Edition
by Ellen M. Chiocca (Author)
Underscores the unique health needs of children at different ages and developmental stages
This
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 guidelines
- Clinical decision making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice
- Immigrant and refugee health
- Toxic stress and trauma-informed care
- Child witnesses to violent acts
- Content outline at the beginning of each chapter
- Call-out boxes summarizing key information
- Summary boxes on essential areas of physical exams
Key Features:
- Focuses exclusively on the health history and assessment of infants, children, and adolescents
- Describes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults
- Provides comprehensive and in-depth information for APN students and new practitioners
- Addresses family, developmental, nutritional, and child mistreatment assessment
- Includes clinical practice guidelines for common medical conditions
- Incorporates up-to-date screening and health promotion guidelines
