Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing, 9th Edition: Your Go-to Guide for Pediatric Care

Expertly written by Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN PPCNP-BC, Rosalind Bryant PhD RN PPCNP-BC, and Melody Brown Hellsten DNP MSN MSP, this comprehensive manual is designed to provide pediatric nurses, healthcare professionals, and caregivers with the latest research-based guidelines, procedures, and reference data for delivering high-quality care to children and their families.

Reflecting the Latest in Research and Evidence-Based Practice

The 9th edition of Wong’s Clinical Manual of Pediatric Nursing features updated information on pediatric pain assessment and management, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped to provide the best possible care to their young patients. Additionally, this edition includes case studies with questions tailored to the Next Generation NCLEX Examination, making it an invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike.

Concise and Comprehensive Assessment Data

This manual provides complete and concise assessment data for general health, specific problems, nutrition, sleep, and growth and development. The “Assessment and Management” unit offers pain management strategies for the neonate, child, and adolescent, while “Evidence-based Interventions” presents guidelines for treating pediatric patients and providing information to their families and caregivers.

Enhancing Patient Safety and Care

Throughout the manual, “Safety Alerts” and “Drug Alerts” highlight critical considerations such as assessment data, risk factors, and danger signs that could lead to a health emergency. “Atraumatic Care” boxes focus on therapeutic care through interventions that eliminate or minimize pain, discomfort, and stress. Moreover, “Community Focus” sections provide guidelines for interventions, patient teaching, and home care, along with vital information on health promotion, nutrition, immunizations, safety, and injury prevention.

Additional Features and Updates

• Newly added case studies with clinical reasoning/clinical judgment questions for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination
• Updated vaccination schedules and pediatric guidelines for asthma, blood pressure, car seats, and more
• Expanded coverage of autism spectrum disorders and childhood obesity
• Additional color illustrations for common childhood skin disorders
• Updated content, including Evidence-Based Practice boxes, screening charts, opioid treatment, drug calculations, and safe dosage ranges, as well as safety information for home, private office, and outpatient settings

Product Details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Edition: 9th
• Language: English
• Format: Spiral-bound
• Pages: 384
• ISBN-10: 0323754767
• ISBN-13: 978-0323754767