By
Deitra Lowdermilk, RNC, PhD, FAAN, Clinical Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
Shannon Perry, RN, PhD, FAAN, Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Mary Catherine Cashion, RN, BC, MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
Description
A streamlined approach covers the fundamentals of maternity nursing!
Maternity Nursing, 8th Edition focuses on the
care of women during the childbearing years. Designed to meet the needs of today’s students, the book offers a clear, readable style
and a concise, focused presentation. It integrates an understanding of family, culture, and health promotion into the continuum of care,
and coverage of community-based care emphasizes nursing care in many different settings. Not only does
Maternity Nursing
focus on childbearing issues and concerns, including care of the newborn, but it also addresses wellness promotion and the management
of common women’s health problems. The Evolve companion website includes useful study tools, including medical animations, video clips,
a care plan builder, and NCLEX
® exam-style review questions.