Original PDF Ebook – Advanced Pediatric Assessment3rd Edition – 9780826150110

Original PDF Ebook – Advanced Pediatric Assessment3rd Edition – 9780826150110

Underscores the unique health needs of children at different ages and developmental stages_x000D_
This is the only text/reference book to deliver the specialized knowledge and skills needed to accurately assess children during health and illness. Comprehensive and detailed, it emphasizes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults. The third edition features updated clinical practice guidelines, clinical decision-making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice. It newly addresses toxic stress and trauma-informed care and child witnesses to violent acts. Additionally, the book provides several new features facilitating quick access to key information along with new instructor and student resources._x000D_
Using a body system that highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the text examines the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development with a focus on health promotion and wellness. Especially useful features include a detailed chapter on helpful communication techniques when assessing children of various ages and developmental levels, a chapter on the assessment of child abuse and neglect, over 280 photos and charts depicting a variety of commonly encountered pediatric findings, and sample medical record documentation in each chapter._x000D_
New to the Third Edition:_x000D_
Now in full-color!_x000D_
Now includes NEW instructor resources (Power Points, Test Bank, 4-color Image Bank)_x000D_
Updated clinical practice guidelines_x000D_
Clinical decision making, formulating differential diagnoses, and evidence-based practice_x000D_
Immigrant and refugee health_x000D_
Toxic stress and trauma-informed care_x000D_
Child witnesses to violent acts_x000D_
Content outline at the beginning of each chapter