\u003cp\u003eProvide quality nursing care through each stage of child development! \u003cb\u003eWongâs Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 12th Edition \u003c/b\u003euses an easy-to-follow, family-centered approach to describe the care of children at each age and stage of development. The book begins with a discussion of the influences on and assessment of child health, then provides chapters on child health promotion and health problems â all organized by age groups and body systems. Up-to-date, evidence-based information helps you develop critical thinking skills along with the sensitivity needed to become a compassionate, caring pediatric nurse. Written by a team of experts led by Marilyn J. Hockenberry, \u003cb\u003eWongâs\u003c/b\u003e continues to be the leading text in pediatric nursing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocus on family-centered care \u003c/b\u003eemphasizes the role and influence of the family in child health and illness with a separate chapter and \u003ci\u003eFamily-Centered Care \u003c/i\u003eboxes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-color drawings and photographs\u003c/b\u003e reflect the latest in nursing care. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNursing Care Guidelines \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eboxes\u003c/b\u003e offer clear, step-by-step instructions for interventions in a variety of situations and conditions, and \u003ci\u003eNursing Care Plan\u003c/i\u003e boxes included expected patient outcomes and rationales for nursing interventions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNursing Tips \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003einclude helpful hints and practical, clinical information. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTranslating Evidence into Practice \u003c/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eApplying Evidence to Practice \u003c/i\u003eboxes \u003c/b\u003ehelp you apply research to improve the outcomes of nursing care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAtraumatic Care \u003c/i\u003eboxes \u003c/b\u003econtain techniques for care that manage pain, discomfort, or stress, along with approaches to promote self-esteem and prevent embarrassment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmergency Treatment \u003c/i\u003eboxes \u003c/b\u003eserve as a quick reference for interventions in critical situations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCultural Considerations\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eand \u003ci\u003eCultural Competence\u003c/i\u003e content\u003c/b\u003e provides tips from clinical experts.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunity and Home Health Considerations \u003c/i\u003eboxes \u003c/b\u003eaddress issues such as increasing immunization rates, decreasing smoking among teens, and preventing lead poisoning.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrug Alerts \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003ehighlight important drug-related information for safe, appropriate care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNursing Alerts \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003ecall out critical considerations such as key assessment data, risk factors, and danger signs that must be considered in providing care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eResearch Focus \u003c/i\u003eboxes \u003c/b\u003eemphasize research with concise reviews of important evidence.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e