64Child health promotion Figure 64.1 What is health promotion? Figure 64.2 Approaches to health promotion Figure 64.3 Promoting health to children What is child health promotion? ‘Health in childhood determines…

79Drug calculations Figure 79.1 Principles of drug calculations Numeracy It is vital that paediatric nurses have sound numeracy skills to assist them within a range of health care activities. One…

78Administering medication Figure 78.1 Medication procedure Contemporary issues The administration of medicines to children and young people is a complex procedure, not least because of the intricate weight related calculations,…

77Managing fluid balance Figure 77.1 Common causes of fluid imbalance Figure 77.2 What you need from your evaluation Distribution of body fluids Fluids are contained within a number of compartments…

119Childhood obesity Figure 119.1 Childhood obesity Position statement chilhood obesity (2012) Causes of childhood obesity Many children are overweight because they simply eat more calories than they need. Many foods…