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Written by leaders in the field of Pediatric Nursing, this book simplifies the content of pediatric nursing in a practical format that makes it easy for users to learn and professors to teach. Children, Nurses, and Their Families. Child Concepts and Application. Health Promotion and Maintenance Through Childhood. Child Health Care Settings and Considerations. Health Conditions: Episodic to End-of-Life. Nursing Care of Specific Health Conditions. Appendices include: Physical Growth Charts; Recommended Dietary Allowances; Normal Laboratory Values; West Nomogram-Body Surface Areas; Assessment of Emergency Conditions; Commonly Used Emergency Drugs; Diagnostic Tests and Procedures. Nursing Students and Professionals.