MaternalChild Nursing Author:Emily McKinney, Susan James, Sharon Murray Two books in one, Maternal-Child Nursing covers both the maternity and pediatrics portions of the nursing curriculum. A condensed format makes this book ideal for programs that teach this content in an extremely abbreviated time period. Written by expert educators in both arenas, this text provides a consistent level of depth and accuracy as wel... more »l as a student-friendly writing style. Current issues and trends are addressed through the use of community nursing care plans, expanded health promotion content, enhanced communication tips, and parent/child teaching boxes. * Want to Know boxes guide the student in teaching women, parents, and children about self-care and follow-up home care. * Critical to Remember boxes alert the student to vital safety and care issues. * Critical Thinking exercises challenge the student to apply learning to practice. Suggested answers and rationales appear at the end of chapters. * Procedure boxes highlight step-by-step instructions for common clinical nursing tasks. * Communication Cues offer tips for obtaining information from women, children, and parents, including probing questions and other practical examples. * Nursing Care Plans guide the student through assessment, nursing diagnoses, expected outcomes, nursing interventions, rationales, and evaluation for specific maternity and pediatric conditions. * Drug Guides provide a quick reference for common medications.« less