Advanced Pediatric Assessment 3rd Edition by Ellen M. Chiocca (2019)

Advanced Pediatric Assessment, Third Edition by Ellen M. Chiocca, PhD APRN CPNP-PC is the only comprehensive text and reference book delivering the specialized knowledge and skills needed to accurately assess children at different ages and developmental stages. Published by Springer Publishing Company, this text emphasizes the unique anatomic and physiologic differences among infants, children, and adults that distinguish pediatric assessment from adult care.

The third edition features updated clinical practice guidelines, clinical decision-making, differential diagnosis formulation, and evidence-based practice throughout. It newly addresses toxic stress and trauma-informed care, as well as the assessment of children who have witnessed violent acts — critical content for today's pediatric practitioners.

Using a body-systems approach that highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the text examines the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development with a strong focus on health promotion and wellness. Especially useful features include a detailed chapter on communication techniques for assessing children at various developmental levels, a chapter on the assessment of child abuse and neglect, over 280 clinical photos and charts, and sample medical record documentation.

This is the definitive reference for pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) students and practitioners, preparing learners for the CPNP-PC and CPNP-AC certification examinations through the PNCB, as well as for advanced practice nursing programs with a pediatric focus.

ISBN-13: 978-0826150219