Giving Birth
Chapter 16 Giving Birth Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe maternal and fetal responses to labor. • Explain how components of the birth process affect…
The Child with a Musculoskeletal Alteration
Chapter 50 The Child with a Musculoskeletal Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the implications of differences in the anatomy and physiology of…
Physical Assessment of Children
Chapter 33 Physical Assessment of Children Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Apply principles of anatomy and physiology to the systematic physical assessment of the…
The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment
Chapter 21 The Normal Newborn Adaptation and Assessment Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Explain the physiologic changes that occur in the respiratory and cardiovascular…
The Child with a Cardiovascular Alteration
Chapter 46 The Child with a Cardiovascular Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the normally functioning heart. • Describe…
The Child with an Alteration in Tissue Integrity
Chapter 49 The Child with an Alteration in Tissue Integrity Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the anatomy and physiology of normal skin. • Contrast…
Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children
Chapter 37 Principles and Procedures for Nursing Care of Children LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe how to prepare children and families for selected…
The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration
Chapter 51 The Child with an Endocrine or Metabolic Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • List the major hormones of the endocrine system. • Describe…
Postpartum Adaptations
Chapter 20 Postpartum Adaptations Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Explain the physiologic changes that occur during the postpartum period. • Describe nursing assessments and nursing…
The Child with a Neurologic Alteration
Chapter 52 The Child with a Neurologic Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the embryologic development of the nervous system. • Describe the anatomy…
