Philippine Christian University

Includes glossary, appendices and index.

1.Nurse's role in care of the child: hospital, community, and home.--
2.Family-centered care and cultural considerations.--
3.Genetic and genomic influences.--
4.Growth and development.--
5.Pediatric assessment.--
6.Introduction to health promotion and maintenance.--
7.Health promotion and maintenance for the newborn and infant.--
8.Health promotion and maintenance for the toddler and preschooler.--
9.Health promotion and maintenance for the school-age child and adolescent.--
10.Nursing considerations for the child in the community.--
11.Nursing considerations for the hospitalized child.--
12.The child with a chronic condition.--
13.The child with a life-threatening condition and end-of-life care.--
14.Infant, child, and adolescent nutrition.--
15.Pain assessment and management in children.--
16.Immunizations and communicable diseases.--
17.Social and environmental influences on the child.--
18.Alterations in fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.--
19.Alterations in eye, ear, nose, and throat function.--
20.Alterations in respiratory function.--
21.Alterations in cardiovascular function.--
22.Alterations in immune function.--
23.Alterations in hematologic function.--
24.The child with cancer.--
25.Alterations in gastrointestinal function.--
26.Alterations in genitourinary function.--
27.Alterations in neurologic function.--
28.Alterations in mental health and cognitive function.--
29.Alterations in musculoskeletal function.--
30.Alterations in endocrine function.--
31.Alterations in skin integrity.--
32.Appendix A: Physical growth charts.--
33.Appendix B: Blood pressure tables.--
34.Appendix C: Dietary reference intakes.--
35.Appendix D: Selected pediatric laboratory values.--
36.Appendix E: Diagnostic tests and procedures.--
37.Appendix F: Body surface area nomogram.--
38.Appendix G: Conversions and equivalents.

Health care and health care delivery systems are changing dramatically. The affordable care act, a focus on interprofessional collaboration, an emphasis on patient safety, and evidenced-based practice will contribute to ongoing challenges and evolution in health care in the coming years.