This brand new book gives your students a holistic approach to pediatric care that views wellness and illness as family-centered events. Accessible and reader friendly, the book underscores the importance of child development in the planning of nursing care; encourages child health promotion as a foundation for healthy adult living; and examines both the physical and emotional effects of illness on children. The book's emphasis on nursing communication, family education, and culturally sensitive care combines with nursing process overviews, an outcomes orientated approach, critical thinking exercises, and step by step coverage of therapeutic procedures to produce the most effective and practical resource in the field. CONDITION – USED: Books sold are in GOOD or better condition. Good Condition: Minimal damage to the cover, dust jacket may not be included, minimal wear to binding, most of the pages undamaged(e.g., minimal creases or tears), highlighting / underlining acceptable on books as long as the text is readable and markings are not excessive, no missing pages. May be a former library book, with usual treatments(e.g., mylar covers, call stickers, stamps, card pockets, barcodes, or remainder marks). Extra components, such as CDs, DVDs, figurines, or access codes are not included. ISBN: 9780781716246 ISBN10: 0781716241 Contributors: Pillitteri, Adele,