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Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children (Wongs Nursing Care of Infants and Children)

Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN-CS PNP FAAN , David Wilson MS RNC
 
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Long relied on as the industry's most comprehensive, authoritative source for information on the care of pediatric patients, this respected text presents a wealth of nursing knowledge in vividly illustrated, easy-to-read chapters. Current, evidence-based practice is reflected throughout, from its emphasis on wellness to its use of the nursing process and nursing care plans. Now even more user-friendly and inviting, the updated, full-color layout and improved readability guide readers every step of the way. No other book on the subject offers more expert, practical, relevant coverage than Wong's Nursing Care of Infants & Children, 8th Edition.

  • A focus on the family throughout emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness.
  • Disorder sections provide a detailed presentation of pathophysiology to foster a clear understanding of the impact of disease on normal physiologic functions.
  • Content provides a holistic view of the child and family by integrating aspects of wellness and health such as play, safety, language, self-esteem, nutrition, dental health, sleep, exercise, and sexuality into the appropriate age chapters.
  • Nursing care plans incorporate patient- and family-centered goals, include rationales for nursing interventions, and contain NIC and NOC outcomes and interventions where appropriate.
  • Helpful boxes throughout the text draw the reader's attention to relevant topics:
    • Guidelines boxes provide step-by-step instructions on performing specific skills and procedures.
    • Unique Emergency Treatment boxes serve as quick reference for critical situations.
    • Community Focus boxes provide additional resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting.
    • Unique Cultural Awareness boxes highlight ways in which variations in beliefs and practices affect child care.
    • Unique Atraumatic Care boxes provide guidance for administering nursing care with minimal pain or stress to the child, family, and nurse.
    • Unique Family Home Care boxes highlight important information to better prepare families to cope with their child's care in special situations.
  • Unique critical thinking exercises challenge readers to make clinical judgments and apply knowledge to specific situations using their analytical skills.
  • Nursing Alerts and Nursing Tips are highlighted throughout the text to provide critical information or helpful hints.
  • Unique resources including phone numbers, fax numbers, and Internet sites are provided for students, children, and families.
  • CD-ROM packaged with the book features NCLEX® review questions, pediatric assessment video clips, animations, critical thinking questions, case studies, assessment tools, and more!


  • Unique Evidence-Based Practice boxes draw attention to application of both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care.
  • Unique Ethics Case Studies reflect the complex patient care situations nurses face in clinical practice and illustrate considerations for proper care delivery.
  • A new chapter on pain assessment and management in children draws together a wealth of information into one chapter for comprehensive coverage and easy reference.
  • Streamlined nursing process information is presented in boxes to help readers easily locate information on major diseases and conditions.
  • Updated immunization information reflects current practice.
  • A new appendix of Spanish translations contains words and phrases commonly used in nurse-parent interactions.

Product Details

  • Media: Hardcover Book, 2000 pages
  • Publisher: Mosby (October 03, 2006)
  • Edition: 8
  • ISBN-10: 0323039634
  • ISBN-13: 9780323039635
  • Dimensions: 9 x 11.1 x 2.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.45 lbs
  • Note: Some of this information came from Amazon.com

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Customer Reviews

  • Rating The definitive pediatric nursing textbook  Mar 16, 1999 (23 of 23 found this helpful)

    The 6th edition of this textbook is the best ever. Wong as usual provides the latest research with every topic covered. The color-coded chapters make it easy to use. The CD-ROM is very useful as a study aid and to view clips of nursing procedures. Highly recommended for nursing students and practicing pediatric nurses.

  • Rating antsy nursing student  Jul 17, 2001 (8 of 8 found this helpful)

    I have a hard time reading some books that are required in nursing school. However this book is exceptional! I loved this reader friendly textbook. It is very easy to understand. I wish more of my books were like this one. Thank you Donna Wong.

  • Rating 7th Edition worth its weight in gold  Nov 27, 2002 (7 of 8 found this helpful)

    Whaley and Wongs updated bible for paediatric nurses is essential reading now it has gone in to its seventh edition, Those who had the 1995 version will already be familiar with the fully comprehensive care plans and evidence based practice rigorously detailed within the book, but 2002's new edition not only updates knowledge but also improves clarity using excellent illustrations, and also includes an entire new chapter regarding community care- an issue at the forefront of modern nursing. This is a core text for all students and qualified nurses alike.

  • Rating A necessary text for nursing school  Mar 17, 2006 (3 of 3 found this helpful)

    This is a classic textbook, and I've heard from many other nursing students at other universities that this is the text that they used, as well. Especially good if your prof touches on something and you want/need a fuller explanation. Make sure to get the study guide, though, as it will make all the difference in the world for exams and boards!!!!

  • Rating Never has so much said so little  Dec 16, 2003 (12 of 16 found this helpful)

    This thing is a beast! It's difficult to read - the space between lines is so short, you feel like you're reading the same line over and over. The material repeats itself quite often - so much that the book could use some editing. I guess the authors get paid by the word. As a nursing student in an ADN program with absolutely no interest in the field of Pediatric Nursing, I resented having to lug this turkey around. I'm sure it's treasured by pediatric nurses and educators world wide, but if you've got to buy it, get a used one or an older edition. No need in breaking your bank account and your back!

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