Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Nursing

By Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN PPCNP-BC FAAN, Elizabeth A. Duffy DNP RN CPNP, and Karen Gibbs MSN/MPH RN PHNA-BC CPN

Deliver high-quality nursing care to infants and children at every stage of development with Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition. This esteemed pediatric nursing textbook takes a family-centered approach to describe the care of children at each age and stage of development. The book begins with a thorough discussion of the influences on and assessment of child health, followed by chapters on child health promotion and health problems – all organized by age groups and body systems.

Focus on Family-Centered Care

Emphasizing the crucial role of the family in child health and illness, this edition includes a dedicated chapter on family-centered care, as well as Family-Centered Care boxes throughout the book. These resources provide valuable insights into the importance of family involvement in pediatric care.

Enhance Your Critical Thinking Skills

With up-to-date, evidence-based information, Wong’s Nursing Care of Infants and Children helps you develop critical thinking skills along with the sensitivity needed to become a compassionate, caring pediatric nurse. You’ll find:

• Nursing Care Guidelines boxes offering clear, step-by-step instructions for interventions in various situations and conditions
• Nursing Care Plan boxes including expected patient outcomes and rationales for nursing interventions
• Nursing Tips providing helpful hints and practical, clinical information
• Translating Evidence into Practice and Applying Evidence to Practice boxes helping you apply research to improve the outcomes of nursing care

Stay Current with the Latest Updates

This 12th edition reflects the objectives of Healthy People 2030 and includes updates and revisions to each chapter. You’ll also find:

• New Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) examination-style questions to promote critical thinking in all chapters
• NGN-style unfolding case studies replacing nursing care plans in disease-focused chapters
• The latest evidence on COVID-19 in children, emerging viruses, and other timely topics
• Updated immunization content, mental health issues of the school-age child, vaping and smoking, preventing obesity, and updates on hypertension guidelines and other chronic diseases of childhood
• Updated figures and illustrations better reflecting the diversity of families

Purchase this comprehensive pediatric nursing textbook to equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional care to infants and children at every stage of development.