Uniquely readable and clear, the new Fifth Edition of this popular text continues to provide a student-friendly introduction to pediatric nursing. Organized by a developmental approach, this text covers growth and development, as well as the prevention and treatment of childhood health problems. Each chapter features objectives, an outline and key terms. Readers will appreciate a personal glimpse found in every chapter -- an inside look at a case experience that's relevant to the topic at hand. A nursing process format is used in discussing both growth and development and disease processes throughout the text. Diverse care settings and new trends receive focused attention. An extensive glossary, care plans and family teaching boxes help the reader to apply both theory and clinical material. The dynamic new art program including numerous two-color illustrations highlights essential information and enhances the text's overall presentation.New in this edition: 5 New Chapters; Personal Glimpses; Communication Boxes; and Key Concepts.Ancillary Package: Printed Instructor's Manual and Testbank. Instructor's Manual features Student Review Sheets (New) and Crossword Puzzles. Computerized Testbank. 2-Color Acetate Transparencies (New).