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general. The content remains focused upon differences in caring for children as compared with adults. Topics covered in this unit include anticipatory guidance and routine well-child care (including immunization and safety), health assessment, nursing care of the child in the hospital as well as in the community, concerns common to special-needs children, pediatric variations in nursing procedures, and pain management in children. Unit 4: Nursing Care of the Child With a Health Disorder Unit 4 focuses on children’s responses to health disorders. This unit provides a comprehensive coverage of illnesses affecting children. It is arranged according to broad topics of disorders organized with a body systems approach and also includes infectious, genetic, and mental health disorders as well as pediatric emergencies. Each chapter follows a similar format in order to facilitate presentation of the information as well as reduce repetition. The chapter begins with a nursing process overview for the particular broad topic, presenting differences in children and how the nursing process applies. The approach provides a general framework for addressing disorders within the chapter. Individual disorders are then addressed with attention to specifics related to pathophysiology, nursing assessment, nursing management, and special considerations. Common pediatric disorders are covered in greater depth than less common disorders. The format of the chapters allows for a strong knowledge base to be built and encourages critical thinking. Additionally, the format is nursing process driven and consistent from chapter to chapter, providing a practical and sensible presentation of the information. Recurring Features In order to provide the student and educator with an exciting and user-friendly text, a number of recurring features have been developed. Key Terms Each chapter includes a list of key terms that are considered to be vital to understanding the content in the chapter. Each key term appears in boldface, with the definition included in the text. The key terms may also be accessed on thePoint. Learning Objectives The provision of learning objectives for each chapter helps to guide the student toward prioritizing information for learning. The objectives also provide a method for the student to evaluate understanding of the presented material. WOW Each chapter opens with inspiring Words of Wisdom, which offer helpful, timely, or interesting thoughts. These WOW statements set the stage for the chapter and give the student valuable insight into the nursing care of children and their families. Case Studies Real-life scenarios present relevant child and family information that is intended to perfect the student’s caregiving skills. Questions about the scenario provide an opportunity for the student to critically evaluate the appropriate course of action. Watch and Learn Icon A special icon throughout the book directs students to free video clips that highlight growth and development, communicating with children, and providing nursing care to the child in the hospital. Healthy People 2010 Throughout the textbook, Healthy People 2010 objectives related to children’s health and well-being are outlined in box format. Nursing implications or guidance related to working toward achievement of these objectives in provided. Teaching Guidelines Teaching Guidelines, presented in most of the chapters, serve as valuable health education tools. The guidelines raise the student’s awareness, provide timely and accurate information, and are designed to ensure the student’s preparation for educating children and their families about various issues. Drug Guides The drug guide tables summarize information about commonly used medications. The actions, indications, and significant nursing implications presented assist the student in providing optimum care to children and their families. Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests The Common Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests tables in each chapter of Unit 4 provide the student with a general understanding of how a broad range of disorders is diagnosed. Rather than reading the information repeatedly throughout the narrative, the student is then able to refer to the table as needed. Common Medical Treatments The Common Medical Treatments tables in each chapter of Unit 4 provide the student with a broad awareness of how a common group of disorders is treated either medically or surgically. The table serves as a reference point for common medical treatments. Nursing Care Plans Nursing Care Plans provide concrete examples of each step of the nursing process. Found within the Nursing Process Overview section of each disorder chapter, these nursing care plans summarize issue- or system-related content, thereby minimizing repetition. Comparison Charts These charts compare two or more disorders or other easily confused concepts. They serve to provide an explanation that clarifies the concepts for the student. Nursing Procedures Step-by-step nursing procedures provide a clear explanation of pediatric variations in order to facilitate competent performance. Tables, Boxes, Illustrations, and Photographs Tables and boxes are included throughout the chapters in order to summarize key content areas. Beautiful illustrations and photographs help the student to visualize the content. These
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