Chapter 1 Using Nursing Care Plans to Individualize and Improve Care Introduction According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual…
11 Neurologic Disorders Lisa M. Milonovich, Valarie Furgeison Eichler Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • The major goals of therapy in the treatment…
9 Pulmonary Disorders Andrea M. Kline-Tilford, Lauren R. Sorce, Daniel L. Levin, Nick G. Anas Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Acute disease…
7 Mechanical Support of Cardiopulmonary Function Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Ventricular Assist Devices, and the Intraaortic Balloon Pump Nancy A. Pike, Laura A. Klee, Beth A. Zemetra Be sure to check…
8 Cardiovascular Disorders Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Introduction Mary Fran Hazinski Every critically ill or injured child requires thorough assessment of cardiovascular function….
10 Chest X-Ray Interpretation Maureen A. Madden, Mary Fran Hazinski Pearls • The chest radiograph must be used in conjunction with careful, clinical examination of the patient. • Nurses should…
14 Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders Sarah A. Martin, Cindy L. Kerr Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Abdominal distension can compromise diaphragm expansion…
13 Renal Disorders Frances Blayney Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • Urine output will decrease if cardiac output and renal blood flow are…
12 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Endocrine Problems Kathryn E. Roberts Be sure to check out the supplementary content available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Hazinski. Pearls • The term osmolality refers to the concentration of…
20 Care of the Child with Burns John B. Pietsch, Dai H. Chung Pearls • Intentional injury (child abuse) should be considered and ruled out as a cause of burns…
