Introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing / Gloria Leifer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leifer, Gloria.

Contributor:

Leifer, Gloria.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Maternity nursing.

Pediatric nursing.

Maternal-Child Nursing.

Obstetric Nursing.

Pediatric Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Maternal-Child Nursing.

Obstetric Nursing.

Pediatric Nursing.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 884 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Other Title:

Introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia : Saunders, [2003]

Summary:

Inside, you'll find the most recent information in the field along with the newest techniques and technology. Included are thorough discussions of family-centered care, health promotion and illness prevention, women's health issues, growth and development of the child and the parent, and coverage of popular complementary and alternative therapies. Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing will prepare you to provide quality obstetric and pediatric nursing care to a diverse population in a variety of settings.

Contents:

Unit 1 An Overview of Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

1 The Past, Present, and Future 1

Unit 2 Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women's Health

2 Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology 21

Puberty 21

Male Reproductive System 22

Female Reproductive System 23

Female Reproductive Cycle and Menstruation 28

Physiology of the Sex Act 29

3 Prenatal Development 33

Cell Division and Gametogenesis 33

Fertilization 34

Development 34

Accessory Structures of Pregnancy 40

Prenatal Development and Healthy People 2010 44

Multifetal Pregnancy 44

4 Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy 47

Goals of Prenatal Care 47

Diagnosis of Pregnancy 51

Normal Physiological Changes in Pregnancy 54

Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation 58

Exercise During Pregnancy 65

Common Discomforts in Pregnancy 68

Psychological Adaptations to Pregnancy 70

Prenatal Education 74

Physiological and Psychological Changes in Pregnancy and Nursing Interventions 74

5 Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy 80

Assessment of Fetal Health 80

Pregnancy-Related Complications 81

Pregnancy Complicated by Medical Conditions 100

Environmental Hazards During Pregnancy 112

Effects of a High-Risk Pregnancy on the Family 117

6 Nursing Care During Labor and Birth 119

Cultural Influence on Birth Practices 119

Settings for Childbirth 120

Components of the Birth Process 124

Normal Childbirth 131

Admission to the Hospital or Birth Center 133

Nursing Care Before Birth 136

The Labor Process and the Nurse 144

Nursing Care During Birth 144

Nursing Care Immediately After Birth 148

7 Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth 156

Education for Childbearing 156

Childbirth and Pain 158

Nonpharmacological Pain Management 161

Pharmacological Pain Management 164

8 Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth 176

Obstetric Procedures 176

Abnormal Labor 188

Premature Rupture of Membranes 196

Preterm Labor 196

Prolonged Pregnancy 198

Emergencies During Childbirth 198

9 The Family After Birth 203

Adapting Care to Specific Groups and Cultures 203

Postpartum Changes in the Mother 204

Emotional Care 214

Parenthood 216

The Family Care Plan 216

Care of the Newborn, Phase 2 217

Breastfeeding 224

Formula Feeding 232

Discharge Planning 234

10 Nursing Care of Women with Complications Following Birth 237

Shock 237

Hemorrhage 237

Thromboembolic Disorders 243

Puerperal Infection 244

Subinvolution of the Uterus 247

Disorders of Mood 248

The Homeless Mother and Newborn 249

11 The Nurse's Role in Women's Health Care 251

Goals of Healthy People 2010 251

Preventive Health Care for Women 251

Menstrual Disorders 254

Gynecological Infections 255

Family Planning 261

Infertility Care 269

Hormone Replacement Therapy 274

Menopause 275

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 278

Other Female Reproductive Tract Disorders 279

Cultural Aspects of Pain Control 280

12 The Term Newborn 282

Adjustment to Extrauterine Life 282

Physical Characteristics and Phase 3 Care of the Newborn 283

Preventing Infection 297

Discharge Planning 302

Home Care 302

13 Preterm and Postterm Newborns 305

The Preterm Newborn 305

The Postterm Newborn 317

Transporting the High-Risk Newborn 318

14 The Newborn with a Congenital Malformation 320

Malformations Present at Birth 321

Metabolic Defects 334

Chromosomal Abnormalities 336

Perinatal Damage 338

Infant of a Diabetic Mother 344

Unit 3 The Growing Child and Family

15 An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition 346

Growth and Development 346

Nutrition 367

Play 382

16 The Infant 385

General Characteristics 386

Development and Care 387

Community-Based Care: A Multidisciplinary Team 388

Infant Safety 402

Summary of Major Developmental Changes in the First Year 403

17 The Toddler 405

General Characteristics 405

Guidance and Discipline 410

Daily Care 411

Toilet Independence 413

Nutrition Counseling 414

Day Care 415

Injury Prevention 416

Toys and Play 419

18 The Preschool Child 422

General Characteristics 422

Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social Development 427

Guidance 429

Nursery School 432

Daily Care 432

Play in Health and Illness 433

Nursing Implications of Preschool Growth and Development 435

19 The School-Age Child 438

General Characteristics 438

Influences from the Wider World 441

Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Social Development 444

Guidance and Health Supervision 447

20 The Adolescent 455

General Characteristics 455

Growth and Development 456

Health Education and Guidance 468

Common Problems of Adolescence 471

The Nursing Approach to Adolescents 472

Unit 4 Adapting Care to the Pediatric Patient

21 The Child's Experience of Hospitalization 475

Health Care Delivery Settings 475

The Child's Reaction to Hospitalization 476

The Parents' Reactions to the Child's Hospitalization 483

The Nurse's Role in Hospital Admission 483

Developing a Pediatric Nursing Care Plan 484

Clinical Pathways 484

Needs of the Hospitalized Child 486

Confidentiality and Legality 491

Discharge Planning 491

Home Care 492

22 Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family 494

Admission to the Pediatric Unit 494

Verifying the Child Assessment 496

Collecting Specimens 505

Physiological Responses to Medications in Infants and Children 507

Nursing Responsibilities in Administering Medications to Infants and Children 508

Adaptation of Selected Procedures to Children 519

Unit 5 The Child Needing Nursing Care

23 The Child with a Sensory or Neurological Condition 533

The Ears 533

The Eyes 538

The Nervous System 542

24 The Child with a Musculoskeletal Condition 567

Observation of the Musculoskeletal System in the Growing Child 567

Traumatic Fractures and Traction 570

Osteomyelitis 578

Duchenne's or Becker (Pseudohypertrophic) Muscular Dystrophy 579

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (Coxa Plana) 579

Osteosarcoma 579

Ewing's Sarcoma 580

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis 580

Torticollis (Wry Neck) 581

Scoliosis 582

Sports Injuries 583

Family Violence 584

Child Abuse 585

25 The Child with a Respiratory or Cardiovascular Disorder 590

Respiratory System 591

Cardiovascular System 616

26 The Child with a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System 631

Anemias 633

Bleeding Disorders 639

Disorders of White Blood Cells 641

Nursing Care of the Chronically III Child 646

Nursing Care of the Dying Child 650

27 The Child with a Gastrointestinal Condition 656

Congenital Disorders 657

Disorders of Motility 664

Nutritional Deficiencies 672

Infections 675

Poisoning 677

Foreign Bodies 681

28 The Child with a Genitourinary Condition 683

Development of the Urinary Tract 683

Development of the Reproductive Systems 684

Assessment of Urinary Function 686

Anomalies of the Urinary Tract 686

Acute Urinary Tract Infection 688

Nephrotic Syndrome (Nephrosis) 690

Acute Glomerulonephritis 693

Wilms' Tumor 694

Hydrocele 694

Cryptorchidism 697

Impact of Urinary or Genital Surgery on Growth and Development 698

29 The Child with a Skin Condition 700

Skin Development and Functions 700

Skin Disorders and Variations 701

Congenital Lesions 703

Infections 703

Injuries 713

30 The Child with a Metabolic Condition 723

Inborn Errors of Metabolism 724

Endocrine Disorders 725

31 The Child with a Communicable Disease 741

Communicable Disease 741

Host Resistance 747

Medical Asepsis and Standard Precautions 748

Rashes 749

Worldwide Immunization Programs 750

The Future of Immunotherapy 753

Bioterrorism and the Pediatric Patient 753

Sexually

Transmitted Diseases 754

32 The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition 761

The Nurse's Role 761

Types and Settings of Treatment 762

Origins of Emotional and Behavioral Conditions 762

Organic Behavior Disorders 763

Environmental or Biochemical Behavior Disorders 764

Minimizing the Impact of Behavior Disorders in Children 773

Unit 6 The Changing Health Care Environment

33 Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 775

Definition of CAM Therapies 775

The Nurse's Role in CAM Therapy 775

Federal Regulations 776

Overview of Common Alternative Health Care Practices 778

A Standard Precautions and Body Substance Isolation Precautions 787

C NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses 2001-2002 790

D Conversion of Pounds and Ounces to Grams for Newborn Weights 792.

Notes:

Rev. ed. of: Thompson's introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing / Gloria Leifer. 3rd ed. c1999.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Related Work:

Leifer, Gloria. Thompson's introduction to maternity and pediatric nursing.

ISBN:

0721693342

OCLC:

51239830