Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition
As a leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text features a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach — beginning with child development and health promotion to facilitate understanding of the later chapters on specific health problems. This new edition offers updated clinical judgment case studies and questions, along with expanded evidence-based content to ensure you understand the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care.
As a leading title in pediatric nursing for more than 40 years, Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 12th Edition, continues its trademark developmental approach to equip you with the very latest research and guidelines for treating children today. The text features a highly-readable writing style and encourages a whole-body approach — beginning with child development and health promotion to facilitate understanding of the later chapters on specific health problems. This new edition offers updated clinical judgment case studies and questions, along with expanded evidence-based content to ensure you understand the latest standards and trends impacting pediatric nursing care.
New to this edition
- NEW! Updates throughout incorporate the latest evidence-based content and national and international guidelines
- NEW! Modern photos in almost every chapter reflect today’s clinical practice
- NEW! Updated COVID-19 content and added coverage of Mpox, Dengue fever and Zika virus keeps you up to date on infectious and communicable diseases
- NEW! Coverage of caring for patients with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma
- UPDATED! Streamlined Pain chapter offers quick access to essential information
- UPDATED! Expanded content addresses Autism spectrum disorders and children with disabilities
- UPDATED! Content on LGBTQIA prepares you to provide appropriate care to these patients
- UPDATED! Expanded coverage of vaping and marijuana use by children
- UPDATED! Revised section on peripheral intravenous catheters features insights from a new expert contributor
- UPDATED! Revised clinical judgment review questions challenge you to apply your decision-making skills
- UPDATED! Expanded Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing chapter reflects the latest trends in the field
Key Features
- Highly readable writing style encourages a whole-body approach, beginning with child development and health promotion, to better understand later chapters on specific health problems
- Full-color design clarifies the organization of each chapter and visually enhances key concepts
- The latest recommendations from authoritative nursing organizations include the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and more
- Concepts lists in each chapter focus attention on essential concepts and help those using a concept-based curriculum, system-focused curriculum or hybrid approach
- Developmental approach identifies developmental tasks and influences at each stage of child’s growth
- Emphasis on wellness includes health promotion chapters for each developmental stage of childhood
- Clinical Judgment Case Studies are featured throughout the text with answers provided at the back of the book
- Critical Thinking Case Study boxes promote independent thinking
- Quality Patient Indicators help you understand how your care directly impacts patient safety and quality patient outcomes
- Genetics content includes information on genetics and its impact on health
- Drug Alerts highlight important drug information in the text to alert you to potential safety issues
- Family focus includes a separate family chapter, family content integrated throughout the text, and Family-Centered Care boxes throughout
- Community Focus boxes provide resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting
- Translating Evidence into Practice boxes focus attention on the application of research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care
- Nursing care plans are presented as Unfolding Cases and provide real-life scenarios with questions
- Research Focus boxes throughout text help you remain abreast of current studies that impact pediatric nursing today
- Cultural content is integrated throughout the text, and Cultural Considerations boxes explain customs and beliefs of different cultures that influence childcare to enhance your ability to provide quality nursing care to all children and their families
- Atraumatic Care boxes throughout the text contain techniques for care that minimize pain, discomfort or stress
- Nursing Tips offer helpful hints and practical, clinical information of a non-emergency nature
- Nursing Alerts provide critical information that must be considered in providing care
- Emergency Treatment content provides a quick reference in critical situations
- Nursing Care Guidelines provide clear, step-by-step instructions for performing specific skills or procedures
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443123528 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Marilyn J. Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, FAAN, Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Director, Global HOPE Nursing, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, Texas; Bessie Baker Professor Emerita of Nursing Chair, Duke Institutional Review Board, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA; Karen DiValerio Gibbs, PhD, MSN/MPH, RN, PHNA-BC, CPN, Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine, Evidence-Based Practice and Dissemination Science Specialist, USA and Elizabeth A. Duffy, DNP, RN, CPNP, Clinical Assistant Professor, Chair, Children's Oncology Group Evidence-Based Practice Subcommittee, University of Michigan School of Nursing, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 12 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 1172 |
| Publication Date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |
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SECTION 1 Children, Their Families, and the Nurse
1. Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
2. Family, Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
3 Developmental and Genetic Influences on Child Health Promotion
SECTION 2 Childhood and Family Assessment
4. Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment of the Child and Family
5. Pain Assessment and Management in Children
6. Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases
SECTION 3 Family-Centered Care of the Newborn
7. Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family
8. Health Problems of Newborns
SECTION 4 Family-Centered Care of the Infant
9. Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
10. Health Problem of Infants
SECTION 5 Family-Centered Care of the Young Child
11. Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family
12. Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family
13. Health Problems of Toddlers and Preschoolers
SECTION 6 Family-Centered Care of the School-Age Child and Adolescent
14. Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family
15. Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family
16. Health Problems of School-Age Children and Adolescents
SECTION 7 Family-Centered Care of the Child with Special Needs
17. Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, or End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family
18. Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family
SECTION 8 The Child Who Is Hospitalized
19. Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization
20. Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills
SECTION 9 The Child with Problems Related to the Transfer of Oxygen and Nutrients
21. The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction
22. The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
SECTION 10 The Child with Problems Related to the Production and Circulation of Blood
23. The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
24. The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction
25. The Child with Cancer
SECTION 11 The Child with a Disturbance of Regulatory Mechanisms
26. The Child with Genitourinary Dysfunction
27. The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction
28. The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction
SECTION 12 The Child with a Problem that Interferes with Physical Mobility
29. The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
30. The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction
31. The Child with Integumentary Dysfunction
Clinical Judgment Questions Answer Key
Clinical Judgment Unfolding Cases Answer Key
