Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd Edition
Authors :
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay & Gloria Leifer
Date of Publication: 11/2023
Gain a solid foundation in Canadian maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, concise, user-friendly style, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd Edition, includes Canadian statistics, terminology, refer ...view more
Gain a solid foundation in Canadian maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, concise, user-friendly style, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd Edition, includes Canadian statistics, terminology, references, guidelines, resources, Canadian nursing best practices, assessments, and more! It’s organized by developmental stages and includes discussions of pediatric disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness. With a rich focus on family health, this text contains review questions for certification exams, case studies, and numerous other helpful features to give you the tools you need to successfully care for patients within the Canadian social and institutional context.
Gain a solid foundation in Canadian maternity and pediatric nursing! Written in a clear, concise, user-friendly style, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing in Canada, 2nd Edition, includes Canadian statistics, terminology, references, guidelines, resources, Canadian nursing best practices, assessments, and more! It’s organized by developmental stages and includes discussions of pediatric disorders by body system from simple-to-complex and health-to-illness. With a rich focus on family health, this text contains review questions for certification exams, case studies, and numerous other helpful features to give you the tools you need to successfully care for patients within the Canadian social and institutional context.
New to this edition
Up-to-date, comprehensive inclusion of Canadian content, including statistics, research, references and resources, guidelines, assessment and screening tools, and more from across Canada!
NEW!End-of-chapter Get Ready for the Certification Examination section includes review questions, ordered from easiest to most difficult, for students preparing for the REx-PN® and CRNRE® exams.
More case studies with open-ended questions stimulate critical thinking in applying concepts discussed in the chapter.
NEW!Enhanced and updated art programme visually reinforces key concepts.
Key Features
Uniquely Canadian content includes Canadian statistics, terminology, references and resources, guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist’s of Canada (SOGC), the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canadian nursing best practice guidelines, assessments, and more!
Canadian cultural considerationscontent related to diverse populations, including the 2SLGBTQI+ community, racialized populations, Indigenous Peoples, and more, is threaded throughout all applicable chapters.
Labour information is based on Canadian guidelines and the five Ps of labour.
Inclusion of Canadian medications, dosages, and metric measurements.
Coverage of Canadian ethical and legal standards, and provincial and territorial legislation.
Logical organization of content by simple-to-complex and health-to-illness makes it easy to locate and access information.
Health Promotion Considerations boxes focus on preventive strategies for achieving prenatal wellness, health during pregnancy, postpartum health, newborn health, and pediatric illness prevention and wellness — including Canadian immunization schedules for all ages.
Unfolding case studies with open-ended critical thinking questions assess application of content to clinical practice, following one family through conception and the birth process.
Nursing care plans provide expected outcomes, interventions, and rationales for nursing interventions.
Comprehensive coverage of more than 35 skills, outlined in step-by-step format, cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventions.
Focus on health promotion and illness prevention addresses women’s health issues and the growth and development of child and parent.
Cultural considerations concerning competent, emotional, and cultural care and trauma care are included.
Safety Alerts emphasize protecting patients, family, health care providers, and the public from accidents, medication errors, and the spread of disease.
Nursing Tips throughout the text provide pertinent information applicable in the clinical setting.
Health promotion coverage includes application of the social determinants of health, greater emphasis on community nursing, primary health care, and family-centred care approach.
Baby-friendly initiatives are incorporated throughout the text.
Critical thinking questions apply concepts learned in the chapter to practical situations.
Safety coverage includes maternity and pediatric care in the home and community.
Author Information
Edited by Lisa Keenan-Lindsay, RN, MN, PNC(C), Professor, School of Nursing, Georgian College and Gloria Leifer, MA, RN, CNE, Professor, Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing, Riverside City College, Riverside, California
UNIT I AN OVERVIEW OF PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC NURSING 1 Overview of Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada UNIT II REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH 2 The Nurse’s Role in Reproductive Health Care UNIT III MATERNAL–NEWBORN NURSING 3 Fetal Development 4 Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy 5 Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Pregnancy 6 Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth 7 Pain Management During Labour and Birth 8 Nursing Care of Patients with Complications During Labour and Birth 9 Nursing Care of the Postpartum Person and Family After Birth 10 Nursing Care of Patients with Complications After Birth 11 The Term Newborn 12 High-Risk Newborns UNIT IV THE GROWING CHILD AND FAMILY 13 Pediatric Health Promotion 14 The Infant 15 The Toddler 16 The Preschool Child 17 The School-Age Child 18 The Adolescent UNIT V ADAPTING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT 19 The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization 20 Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family 21 Complementary and Alternative Health Modalities in Pediatric Nursing 22 Chronic Conditions and Palliative Care: Caring for the Child and Family UNIT VI THE CHILD NEEDING NURSING CARE 23 The Child with an Eye, Ear, or Neurological Condition 24 The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition 25 The Child with a Respiratory Condition 26 The Child with a Cardiovascular Condition 27 The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System 28 The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition 29 The Child with a Genitourinary Condition 30 The Child with a Skin Condition 31 The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Condition 32 Childhood Communicable Diseases 33 The Child with an Emotional or Behavioural Condition
APPENDICES - AVAILABLE ON EVOLVE A Normal Vital Signs and Temperature Equivalents of Infants and Children B Pediatric Laboratory Values Reference C Canada’s Food Guide
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