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Author:   Margaret R. Colyar
Publisher:   F.A. Davis Company
Imprint:   F.A. Davis Company
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.795kg
ISBN:  

9780803610057

ISBN 10:   080361005
Pages:   601
Publication Date:   30 December 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction: well child examination - overview; assessment techniques; screening; the medical interview process/SOAP charting; assessment of head and neck; assessment of visual system; assessment of respiratory system; assessment of cardiovascular system; assessment of gastrointestinal system; assessment of surgical abdomen; assessment of neurological system; assessment of musculokeletal system; assessment of endocrine system; gynaecologic examination; assessment of the integument system; assessment of congenital anomalies. Section 2: premature infant; newborn; infant; toddler; pre-schooler; school-age child; adolescent; young adult; international adoptee - special issues; cultural assessment issues. Section 3 Procedures and diagnostic testing: maturity - Ballard, LGA, SGA; growth and development - DD11; ADHD tools/mental health tools; eye procedures - eyelid eversion, corneal abrasion; respiratory procedures - peak flow, nebulizer; X-ray interpretation - abdomen, chest, bone; cardiovascular procedures - EKG; lumbar puncture; serum diagnostic tests; urine diagnostic tests; culture and skin testing.

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A much needed resource - fills a gap in pediatric NP education. Well written. - Zendi Moldenhauer, MS, RN-CS, PNP, NPP, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York Excellent for advanced assessment course for our family nurse practitioner students. - Barbara F. Haus, EdD, CRNP, APRN-BC, CPNP, Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania Really like the radiology section. - Paula Coleman, PNP, University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota

A much needed resource - fills a gap in pediatric NP education. Well written."" - Zendi Moldenhauer, MS, RN-CS, PNP, NPP, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York ""Excellent for advanced assessment course for our family nurse practitioner students."" - Barbara F. Haus, EdD, CRNP, APRN-BC, CPNP, Millersville University, Millersville, Pennsylvania ""Really like the radiology section."" - Paula Coleman, PNP, University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota

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