Includes bibliographical references and index.

Children, their families, and the nurse -- Assessment of the child and family -- Family-centered care of the newborn -- Family-centered care of the infant -- Family-centered care of the young child -- Family-centered care of the school-age child and adolescent -- Family-centered care of the child with special needs -- The child who is hospitalized -- The child with problems related to the transfer of oxygen and nutrients -- The child with problems related to the production and circulation of blood -- The child with a disturbance of regulatory
.mechanisms -- The child with a problem that interferes with physical mobility

"Thoroughly revised to equip you with the latest research and guidelines for treating children today, this book encourages a whole-body approach by beginning with child development and health promotion to better understand the later chapters on specific health problems. A new chapter featuring all systems cancers provides comprehensive information in one place. Nursing Care Plans now incorporate additional case studies to personalize
.interventions and promote critical thinking"--Publisher