The Child with a Respiratory Alteration
Chapter 45 The Child with a Respiratory Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the differences in the anatomy and physiology of the infant’s…
Pregnancy-Related Complications
Chapter 25 Pregnancy-Related Complications Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the hemorrhagic conditions of early pregnancy, including spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and gestational trophoblastic…
Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance
Chapter 17 Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Identify the purposes of fetal surveillance before birth. • Explain the normal and pathologic mechanisms…
Emergency Care of the Child
Chapter 34 Emergency Care of the Child Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe general principles that encourage cooperation and help make examination and treatment…
The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings
Chapter 35 The Ill Child in the Hospital and Other Care Settings Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Discuss the nurse’s role in various settings…
The Child with a Hematologic Alteration
Chapter 47 The Child with a Hematologic Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the hematopoietic system. • Discuss the…
The Child with a Gastrointestinal Alteration
Chapter 43 The Child with a Gastrointestinal Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the development of the gastrointestinal system and its relation to…
The Child with an Immunologic Alteration
Chapter 42 The Child with an Immunologic Alteration Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe how the immune system attempts to maintain homeostasis of the…
The Woman with an Intrapartum Complication
Chapter 27 The Woman with an Intrapartum Complication Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Explain abnormalities that may result in dysfunctional labor. • Describe maternal and…
The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care
Chapter 22 The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care Learning Objectives After studying this chapter, you should be able to: • Describe the purpose and use of routine prophylactic medications for the normal…
