
Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada
- 3rd Edition - November 9, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Lisa Keenan-Lindsay, Cheryl A Sams, Constance L. O'Connor, Shannon E. Perry, Marilyn J. Hockenberry, Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk, David Wilson
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 5 9 1 9 - 9
- LooseLeaf ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 1 9 0 - 6
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Request a sales quoteFeaturing the most accurate, current, and clinically relevant information available, Perry’s Maternal Child Nursing Care in Canada combines essential maternity and pediatric nursing information in one text. Comprehensive coverage includes promotion of wellness and the care for persons experiencing common health concerns throughout the lifespan, care in childbearing, as well as the health care of children and child development in the context of the family. Health concerns, including physiological dysfunctions and special needs and illnesses, are also featured. This text provides a family-centred care approach that recognizes the importance of collaboration with families when providing care.
- Medication Alerts stress medication safety concerns for better therapeutic management.
- Safety Alerts highlighted and integrated within the content draw attention to developing competencies related to safe nursing practice.
- Research Focus boxes identify best practices by presenting evidence and how to apply the knowledge learned.
- Atraumatic Care boxes in the pediatric unit teach you how to provide competent and effective care to pediatric patients with the least amount of physical or psychological stress.
- Community Focus boxes emphasize community issues, supply resources and guidance, and illustrate nursing care in a variety of settings.
- Clinical reasoning case studies offer you opportunities to test and develop your analytical skills and apply knowledge in various settings.
- Cultural Awareness boxes explore beliefs and practices about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, women's health concerns, and caring for sick children.
- Evidence-Informed Practice boxes highlight findings that confirm effective practices or that identify practices with unknown, ineffective, or harmful effects.
- Emergency boxes alert you to emergency situations and guide you step-by-step through emergency procedures.
- Family-Centred Care boxes highlight the needs or concerns of families that you should consider in providing family-centred care.
- Guidelines boxes outline nursing procedures in an easy-to-follow format.
- Home Care boxes detail important information that you need to deliver care to patients and families in the home setting.
- Medication Guide boxes include key information about medications used in maternity and newborn care, including their indications, adverse effects, and nursing considerations.
- Patient Teaching boxes assist you in helping patients and families become involved in their own care with optimal outcomes.
11,000 university RN Students / 7,000 college PN Students in Canada
- Cover
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the Authors
- Contributors
- Reviewers
- Preface
- Approach
- New to This Edition
- Special Features
- Supplemental Resources
- Acknowledgements
- Part 1: Maternal Child Nursing
- Unit 1: Introduction to Maternal Child Nursing
- 1: Contemporary Perinatal and Pediatric Nursing in Canada
- Perinatal and pediatric nursing
- The history and context of health care in Canada
- Contemporary issues and trends
- Specialization and evidence-informed nursing practice
- Global health
- Ethical issues in maternal child nursing
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 2: The Family and Culture
- The family in cultural and community context
- Family nursing
- Cultural factors related to health
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 3: Community Care
- Roles and Functions of Community Health Nurses
- Communities
- Home Care in the Community
- Key Points
- References
- Additional resources
- Part 2: Perinatal Nursing
- Unit 2: Introduction to Perinatal Nursing
- 4: Perinatal Nursing in Canada
- Perinatal services in canada
- Family-centred maternity and newborn care
- Perinatal health indicators: the canadian perinatal surveillance system
- Current issues affecting perinatal nursing practice
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 3: Women's Health
- 5: Health Promotion
- Reasons for entering the health care system
- Approaches to care at specific stages during the lifespan
- Barriers to receiving health care
- Risk factors that impact health
- Health promotion and illness prevention
- Health teaching
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 6: Health Assessment
- Health assessment
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 7: Reproductive Health
- Female reproductive system
- Menstruation
- Concerns related to the MENSTRUAL cycle
- Perimenopause and menopause
- Infections
- Concerns of the breast
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 8: Infertility, Contraception, and Abortion
- Infertility
- Contraception
- Abortion
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 4: Pregnancy
- 9: Genetics, Conception, and Fetal Development
- Genetics
- Process of conception
- The embryo and fetus
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 10: Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy
- Obstetrical terminology
- Pregnancy tests
- Adaptations to pregnancy
- Key points
- References
- 11: Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy
- Confirmation of pregnancy
- Adaptation to pregnancy
- Nursing care
- Perinatal care choices
- Prenatal education
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 12: Maternal Nutrition
- Preconception nutrition
- Nutrient needs during pregnancy
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 13: Pregnancy Risk Factors and Assessment
- Definition and scope of high-risk pregnancy
- Assessment of risk factors
- Antepartum testing in the first and second trimester
- Third-trimester assessment for fetal well-being
- Nursing role in antenatal assessment for risk
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 14: Pregnancy at Risk: Gestational Conditions
- Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Hemorrhagic disorders
- Infections acquired during pregnancy
- Nonobstetrical surgery during pregnancy
- Trauma during pregnancy
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 15: Pregnancy at Risk: Pre-existing Conditions
- Metabolic disorders
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Obesity
- Other Medical Conditions in Pregnancy
- Substance use
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 5: Childbirth
- 16: Labour and Birth Processes
- Factors affecting labour
- Process of labour
- Physiological adaptation to labour
- Key points
- References
- 17: Nursing Care of the Family During Labour and Birth
- First stage of labour
- Second stage of labour
- Third stage of labour
- Fourth stage of labour
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 18: Maximizing Comfort During Labour and Birth
- Pain during labour and birth
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 19: Fetal Health Surveillance During Labour
- Fetal health surveillance
- Basis for monitoring
- Monitoring techniques
- Fetal heart rate patterns
- Additional Methods of Assessment and Intervention
- Documentation
- Key points
- References
- 20: Labour and Birth at Risk
- Preterm labour and birth
- Premature rupture of membranes
- Chorioamnionitis
- Post-term pregnancy, labour, and birth
- Dystocia
- Precipitous labour
- Obesity
- Multifetal pregnancy
- Obstetrical procedures
- Obstetrical emergencies
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 6: Postpartum Period
- 21: Physiological Changes in the Postpartum Patient
- Reproductive system and associated structures
- Endocrine system
- Urinary system
- Gastrointestinal system
- Breasts
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Neurological system
- Musculoskeletal system
- Integumentary system
- Immune system
- Key points
- References
- 22: Nursing Care of the Family During the Postpartum Period
- Transfer from the recovery area
- Planning for discharge
- Nursing care
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 23: Transition to Parenthood
- Parental attachment, bonding, and acquaintance
- Parent–infant contact
- Communication between parent and infant
- Parental role after birth
- Infant–Parent Adjustment
- Sibling adaptation
- Grandparent adaptation
- Diversity in transitions to parenthood
- Parental sensory impairment
- Nursing care
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 24: Postpartum Complications
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Venous thromboembolic disorders
- Postpartum infections
- Perinatal mood disorders
- References
- Loss and grief
- Maternal death
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 7: Newborn
- 25: Physiological Adaptations of the Newborn
- Transition to extrauterine life
- Physiological adjustments
- Behavioural adaptations
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 26: Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family
- Birth through the first 2 hours
- Care of the newborn from 2 hours after birth until discharge
- References
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 27: Newborn Nutrition and Feeding
- Recommended infant nutrition
- Nutrient needs
- Anatomy and physiology of lactation
- Nursing care
- References
- Formula-feeding
- Complementary feeding: introducing solid foods
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 28: Infants With Gestational Age–Related Conditions
- Preterm and post-term infants
- Other concerns related to gestation
- Discharge planning and transport
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 29: The Newborn at Risk: Acquired and Congenital Conditions
- Injuries associated with birth
- Newborn infections
- Congenital infections
- Adverse exposures affecting newborns
- Hematological disorders
- Congenital anomalies
- Newborn screening for disease
- Key points
- References
- Part 3: Pediatric Nursing
- Unit 8: Children, Their Families, and the Nurse
- 30: Pediatric Nursing in Canada
- Children’s health in canada
- The art of pediatric nursing
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 31: Family, Social, and Cultural Influences on Children’s Health
- Pediatric nursing and the family
- Social and Cultural factors that impact health
- Understanding cultures in the health care encounter
- Health beliefs and practices
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 32: Developmental Influences on Child Health Promotion
- Foundations of growth and development
- Development of personality and cognitive function
- Role of play in development
- Selected factors that influence development
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 9: Assessment of the Child and Family
- 33: Pediatric Health Assessment
- History taking
- Developmental assessment
- Health supervision guides
- General approaches toward examining the child
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 34: Pain Assessment and Management
- Pain Assessment
- Pain Management
- Common Pain States in Children
- Key Points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 10: Health Promotion and Developmental Stages
- 35: Promoting Optimum Health During Childhood
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Complementary and alternative medicine
- Dental health
- Sleep, Rest, and Activity integration
- Sexual health
- Safety promotion and injury prevention
- Child maltreatment
- Immunizations
- Communicable diseases
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 36: The Infant and Family
- Promoting Optimum Growth and Development
- Coping with Concerns Related to Normal Growth and Development
- Health Promotion and Anticipatory Guidance for Families
- Special Health Concerns
- Key Points
- References
- Additional resources
- 37: The Toddler and Family
- Promoting optimum growth and development
- Coping with concerns related to normal growth and development
- Anticipatory guidance for families
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 38: The Preschooler and Family
- Promoting optimum growth and development
- Coping with concerns related to normal growth and development
- Anticipatory guidance—care of families
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 39: The School-Age Child and Family
- Promoting optimum growth and development
- COPING WITH CONCERNS RELATED TO NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- Special health concerns
- Anticipatory guidance for families
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 40: The Adolescent and Family
- Promoting optimum growth and development
- Promoting optimum health during adolescence
- Special health concerns
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 11: Special Needs, Illness, and Hospitalization
- 41: Caring for the Child With a Chronic Illness and at the End of Life
- Care of children and families living with chronic or complex conditions
- The family of the child with a chronic or complex condition
- The child with a chronic or complex condition
- Nursing care of the family and child with a chronic or complex condition
- General concepts of home care
- Family-centred home care
- Perspectives on the care of children at the end of life
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 42: Impact of Intellectual Disability or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
- Intellectual disability
- Communication impairment
- Sensory impairment
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 43: Family-Centred Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
- Stressors of hospitalization and children’s reactions
- Stressors and reactions of the family of the hospitalized child
- Caring for the child who is hospitalized
- Care of the child and family in special hospital situations
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 44: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Interventions
- General concepts related to pediatric procedures
- General hygiene and basic care
- Safety
- Collection of specimens
- Administration of medication
- Maintaining fluid balance
- Parenteral fluid therapy
- Procedures for maintaining respiratory function
- Alternative feeding techniques
- Procedures related to elimination
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- Unit 12: Health Conditions of Childrens
- 45: Respiratory Conditions
- Respiratory infection
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Croup syndromes
- Infections of the lower airways
- Other respiratory tract infections
- Pulmonary dysfunction caused by noninfectious irritants
- Long-Term respiratory dysfunction
- Congenital respiratory system anomalies
- Respiratory emergency
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 46: Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Gastrointestinal System Structure and Function
- Nutritional Disturbances
- Distribution of Body Fluids
- Gastroinestinal Dysfunction
- Disorders of Motility
- Intestinal Parasitic Diseases
- Inflammatory Disorders
- Hepatic Disorders
- Structural Defects
- Obstructive Disorders
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Ingestion of Injurious Agents
- Key Points
- References
- Additional resources
- 47: Cardiovascular Conditions
- Cardiovascular dysfunction
- Congenital heart disease
- Clinical consequences of congenital heart disease
- Nursing care of the family and child with congenital heart disease
- Acquired cardiovascular disorders
- Heart transplantation
- Vascular dysfunction
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 48: Hematological or Immunological Conditions
- Hematological and immunological disorders
- Red blood cell disorders
- Defects in hemostasis
- Neoplastic disorders
- Immunological deficiency disorders
- Technological management of hematological and immunological disorders
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 49: Genitourinary Conditions
- Urinary system structure and function
- Genitourinary dysfunction
- Genitourinary tract disorders and defects
- Glomerular disease
- Miscellaneous renal disorders
- Renal failure
- Technological management of chronic kidney disease
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 50: Neurological Conditions
- Assessment of cerebral function
- Nursing care of the unconscious child
- Cerebral trauma
- Nervous system tumours
- Intracranial infections
- Seizure disorders
- Cerebral malformations
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 51: Endocrine Conditions
- The Endocrine System
- Disorders of Pituitary Function
- Disorders of Thyroid Function
- Disorders of Parathyroid Function
- Disorders of Adrenal Function
- Disorders of Pancreatic Hormone Secretion
- Key Points
- References
- Additional resources
- 52: Integumentary Conditions
- Integumentary anatomy and physiology
- Integumentary dysfunction
- Infections of the skin
- Skin disorders related to chemical or physical contacts
- Skin disorders related to animal contacts
- Miscellaneous skin disorders
- Skin disorders associated with specific age groups
- Thermal injury
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 53: Musculoskeletal or Articular Conditions
- The Immobilized Child
- Traumatic Injury
- Health Concerns Related To Sports Participation
- Congenital Defects
- Acquired Defects
- Infections of Bones and Joints
- Bone and Soft-Tissue Tumour
- Disorders of Joints
- Key Points
- References
- Additional resources
- 54: Neuromuscular or Muscular Conditions
- Congenital neuromuscular or muscular disorders
- Acquired neuromuscular disorders
- Key points
- References
- Additional resources
- 55: Caring for the Mental, Emotional, and Behavioural Health Needs of Children and Adolescents
- Mental, Emotional, and behavioural health
- Specific mental illnesses in children
- Behavioural health needs
- Key points
- References
- Appendix A: Canada's Food Guide Snapshot
- Appendix B: Common Laboratory Tests and Normal Ranges
- Appendix C: Pediatric Vital Signs and Parameters
- Index
- Edition: 3
- Published: November 9, 2021
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 1888
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780323759199
- LooseLeaf ISBN: 9780323881906
LK
Lisa Keenan-Lindsay
CS
Cheryl A Sams
CO
Constance L. O'Connor
SP
Shannon E. Perry
MH
Marilyn J. Hockenberry
DL
Deitra Leonard Lowdermilk
DW