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For courses in pediatric nursing. A comprehensive survey of family-centered pediatric nursing care Child Health Nursing promotes excellence in nursing care for infants, children and adolescents, in hospitals and in the community. It focuses on partnering with families to adapt care plans for children based on their age, health status, and social and cultural influences. The 3rd Edition explores how modern nursing is affected by healthcare reforms, such as electronic health records and a focus on prevention. It draws on the latest recommendations of NANDA International diagnoses, Nursing Intervention Classifications, Nursing Outcomes Classifications, Healthy People 2020 and American Association of Colleges of Nursing.