Author Description

Designed for shorter pediatric and maternity nursing courses, this useful textbook provides students with the right amount of maternity and pediatric content in an up-to-date, easy-to-understand manner. Divided into two sections, the first part of the book includes 28 chapters covering maternity nursing content and the second part contains 27 chapters covering pediatric nursing content. Numerous illustrations, photos, and tables help illustrate and clarify the information for the student. Many special boxes, pedagogical features, and an inviting full-color design also help make key information easy to find and review. Expert authors ensure delivery of accurate and up-to-date maternity and pediatric content. Authors clear writing style makes content easy to read and understand. Focus on the family throughout emphasizes the influence of family in health and illness. Nursing Care Plans, including rationales for interventions, provide students with an overview and specific guidelines for delivering effective nursing care. Nurse Alerts point out critical information that students should not overlook when treating patients