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Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing,

Edition 10

Editors: By Kim Cooper, MSN, RN and Kelly Gosnell, MSN, RN

Publication Date: 08 Apr 2025

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American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 3rd Place in Maternal–Child/Neonatal Nursing, 2025

Build the clinical judgment skills you need to provide quality care for maternity and pediatric patients! Clear and easy to read, Leifer’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition, describes how you can provide effective, evidence-based care for women during pregnancy, labor, and delivery, and for newborns and growing children. The text spans the continuum of child development, making it easy to locate information by organizing topics from simple to complex and from health to illness. Another hallmark of the book is its strong focus on family-centered care, health promotion, and illness prevention. From nursing educators Kim Cooper and Kelly Gosnell, this bestselling text helps you prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX-PN^® Exam and for the expanding role of the nurse in today’s healthcare practice.

Key Features

NEW! Updated medication tables provide quick access to information about commonly used drugs
NEW! Updated content reflects the latest research and technology, the latest standardized guidelines, and best practices in LPN/LVN care
NEW and updated photos and illustrations reinforce the book’s concepts, with more representation of diversity
Unfolding case studies follow one family through the conception and birth process, and include open-ended critical thinking questions applying the content to practice
Case studies and questions for the Next Generation NCLEX Exam^® (NGN) help you apply theory to practice and prepare for the NCLEX-PN examination
Get Ready for the NCLEX^® Examination! at the end of each chapter includes a summary of key points, online resources, review questions, and critical thinking questions
More than 25 nursing care plans include nursing diagnoses and goals, nursing interventions, and rationales, along with clinical judgment questions to promote critical thinking skills
Nursing guidelines reflect the World Health Organization’s Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, alternative therapies, immunization mandates, emergency preparedness, preventing medication errors, and more
Detailed nursing skills cover a wide range of maternal and pediatric nursing interventions
Patient Teaching boxes help you communicate instructions for self-care with patients and families
Nursing tips include practical, evidence-based information applicable in the clinical setting
Cultural Considerations boxes help you address the needs of culturally diverse patients and families
Safety alerts highlight medication errors, the importance of protecting patients and others from accidents, and the spread of disease

About the author

By Kim Cooper, MSN, RN, Dean and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA and Kelly Gosnell, MSN, RN, Department Chair and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

UNIT I: AN OVERVIEW OF MATERNITY AND PEDIATRIC NURSING
1. The Past, Present, and Future
2. The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care

UNIT II: MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING AND WOMEN’S HEALTH
3. Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
4. Fetal Development
5. Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
6. Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Pregnancy
7. Nursing Care of Mother and Infant During Labor and Birth
8. Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
9. Nursing Care of Women With Complications During Labor and Birth
10. The Family After Birth
11. Nursing Care of Women With Complications After Birth
12. The Term Newborn
13. Preterm and Postterm Newborns
14. The Newborn With a Perinatal Injury or Congenital Malformation

UNIT III: THE GROWING CHILD AND FAMILY
15. An Overview of Growth, Development, and Nutrition
16. The Infant
17. The Toddler
18. The Preschool Child
19. The School-Age Child
20. The Adolescent

UNIT IV: ADAPTING CARE TO THE PEDIATRIC PATIENT
21. The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization
22. Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
23. Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
24. The Child With a Sensory or Neurological Condition
25. The Child With a Musculoskeletal Condition
26. The Child With a Respiratory Disorder
27. The Child With a Cardiovascular Disorder
28. The Child With a Condition of the Blood, Blood-Forming Organs, or Lymphatic System
29. The Child With a Gastrointestinal Condition
30. The Child With a Genitourinary Condition
31. The Child With a Skin Condition
32. The Child With a Metabolic Condition
33. The Child With a Communicable Disease and Immune Response
34. The Child With an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

APPENDIXES
A. Use of Personal Protective Equipment When Caring for Patients With Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19
B. The Joint Commission’s List of Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols
C. Commonly Used Abbreviations in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
D. Common Spanish Phrases Used in Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
E. Conversion of Pounds and Ounces to Grams for Newborn Weights
F. Normal Vital Signs and Temperature Equivalents for Infants and Children
G. Pediatric Laboratory Values Reference

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Index

Book Reviews

5 Stars! "...serves as a detailed guide to maternal-child nursing care specific to licensed practical or vocational nurses (LPNs).... [Also] serves as a foundational resource for nursing care within the maternal-child specialty. The new edition reflects up-to-date evidence, includes emerging information related to the use of complementary and alternative therapies, and considers ever-changing technology. The textbook is written and formatted to align with curriculum specific to licensed practical or vocational nurse programs. The content is structured to facilitate immersion into the content while acknowledging the time constraints associated with the overall LPN program of study.... The book’s contents are carefully curated and deliberately organized to reflect the specific needs of LPN roles and education. The publisher’s LPN Threads initiative as overseen by its LPN/LVN Advisory Board ensures this and other textbooks serve as a roadmap to guide curriculum during the LPN program of study." Review by Susan Thul, DNP, APRN, CNM (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), ©Doody's Review Service, 2025. Doody's Score: 97, 5 Stars!

ISBN: 9780443127571

Page Count: 912

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