Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology: A Quick-Access Guide for Nurses

By Jane Geyer, MSN, WHNP-BC, and Jennifer Dietrich, MD, MSc, FACOG, FAAP

A Valuable Resource for Frontline Healthcare Providers

This comprehensive guide is the first of its kind to focus on pediatric and adolescent gynecology from the perspective of frontline healthcare providers. It delivers current patient assessment and management information for nurses, emphasizing the unique needs of younger patients.

Addressing Common Patient Questions and Concerns

This authoritative resource tackles a multitude of common patient questions and chief complaints, including acute and chronic conditions, and commonly prescribed medications and their potential side effects. It helps foster sound decision-making in triage settings by highlighting red flags to consider, providing lists of pertinent questions to ask patients, assessment directives, recommended interventions, and delegation guidance as needed.

Special Considerations for High-Risk Populations

The guide also presents special considerations for populations at higher risk for gynecologic problems, medication side effects, and medication interactions. This includes information on hormonal contraceptive options, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare providers working with pediatric and adolescent patients.

Organized for Easy Access

The guide is organized into chapters based on medication or chief complaint, making it easy to access the information you need quickly. It features bulleted information, short paragraphs, charts, tables, and references for additional information, ensuring that you can find the answers you need fast.

Appendices for Practical Application

The guide includes several useful appendices with downloadable practice tools, including templates for effective telephone encounters and documentation, home care instructions post-procedure, a supply checklist for office treatments, administration and follow-up care for vaccines and injections, and at-home medication instructions. These tools are designed to support you in your daily practice, helping you provide the best possible care for your patients.

Book Details

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this 1st edition was released on October 19, 2020. The 212-page paperback is available in English, with ISBN-10: 0826151949 and ISBN-13: 978-0826151940.