Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
2020 National Health Goals
Goals that focus care and research, gaining wider attention to ensure wise spending of healthcare dollars.
2020 National Health Goals
Healthcare objectives set by the U.S. Public Health Service in 2010 to be achieved by 2020.
Accessibility for disabled family members
The capability of a healthcare facility to remain accessible if a family member becomes disabled.
Accessibility of setting
The ease with which a healthcare setting can be reached.
Adele Pillitteri
Author of previous editions of the maternal and child health nursing textbook.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Advocate
A role that protects the rights of all family members, including the fetus.
Ambulatory settings
Healthcare environments where patients receive care without being admitted to a hospital.
Anna
Stepchild of the author.
Anna Alexander, MS, RNC-OB
Reviewer from the Department of Labor and Delivery at Carroll Community College.
Answers and Rationales
Suggested Answers to chapter's What If . . . and Critical Thinking Care Study questions to help students
gauge their understanding.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Arlene C. Jones, DNP
Director of Nursing Education at Pearl River Community College.
Art Director
Jennifer Clements
Assessment of Family Readiness
Evaluating a family's preparedness to care for a newborn or child.
Assessment of Family Structure
Evaluating the dynamics and roles within a family to inform care.
Assessment of Growth and Development
Evaluating a child's physical and developmental milestones.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Assignments
Grouped into Written, Group, Clinical, and Web Assignments to gauge students' understanding of textbook
material.
Assisting the Patient With Breastfeeding
Support and guidance provided to mothers to help them successfully breastfeed their infants.
Barbara Baldwin
Clinical Nursing Professor at Lehman College.
Behavioral Disorders in Children
Conditions that affect a child's ability to function socially or academically.
Brenda Lennon, MS, RN-BC-C, MNN
Nursing IV Course Chair at Memorial College of Nursing.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Cardiovascular Disorders
Health issues affecting the heart and blood vessels in children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Introduction
An overview of the principles and practices in caring for hospitalized children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Medication Administration
The process of safely delivering medications to hospitalized children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Pain Management
Strategies and techniques used to alleviate pain in hospitalized children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Parent and Family Participation
Involving parents and families in the care of hospitalized children.
2020 National Health Goals
Goals that focus care and research, gaining wider attention to ensure wise spending of healthcare dollars.
2020 National Health Goals
Healthcare objectives set by the U.S. Public Health Service in 2010 to be achieved by 2020.
Accessibility for disabled family members
The capability of a healthcare facility to remain accessible if a family member becomes disabled.
Accessibility of setting
The ease with which a healthcare setting can be reached.
Adele Pillitteri
Author of previous editions of the maternal and child health nursing textbook.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Advocate
A role that protects the rights of all family members, including the fetus.
Ambulatory settings
Healthcare environments where patients receive care without being admitted to a hospital.
Anna
Stepchild of the author.
Anna Alexander, MS, RNC-OB
Reviewer from the Department of Labor and Delivery at Carroll Community College.
Answers and Rationales
Suggested Answers to chapter's What If . . . and Critical Thinking Care Study questions to help students
gauge their understanding.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Arlene C. Jones, DNP
Director of Nursing Education at Pearl River Community College.
Art Director
Jennifer Clements
Assessment of Family Readiness
Evaluating a family's preparedness to care for a newborn or child.
Assessment of Family Structure
Evaluating the dynamics and roles within a family to inform care.
Assessment of Growth and Development
Evaluating a child's physical and developmental milestones.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Assignments
Grouped into Written, Group, Clinical, and Web Assignments to gauge students' understanding of textbook
material.
Assisting the Patient With Breastfeeding
Support and guidance provided to mothers to help them successfully breastfeed their infants.
Barbara Baldwin
Clinical Nursing Professor at Lehman College.
Behavioral Disorders in Children
Conditions that affect a child's ability to function socially or academically.
Brenda Lennon, MS, RN-BC-C, MNN
Nursing IV Course Chair at Memorial College of Nursing.
, Maternal and Child Health Nursing Overview
Cardiovascular Disorders
Health issues affecting the heart and blood vessels in children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Introduction
An overview of the principles and practices in caring for hospitalized children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Medication Administration
The process of safely delivering medications to hospitalized children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Pain Management
Strategies and techniques used to alleviate pain in hospitalized children.
Care of the Hospitalized Child: Parent and Family Participation
Involving parents and families in the care of hospitalized children.
