Books in the Nursing Pocket Guides series

Offers an approach to health assessment for the pediatric client. This title begins with a general description of history taking and includes approaches to children at various ages, nutritional assessment, and measurement and evaluation of vital signs. It focuses on 'how to' information, including how and what to assess in each body system.

Offers the cultural and ethnic information that could affect patient and family care. This guide discusses the clinical implications of ethnic populations from over 170 countries with information on each - from languages spoken to health care beliefs and practices to eye contact.

Helps to perform thorough nutrition assessments and interventions. This title focuses on the health effects of overweight and obesity and presents an overview of cultural impacts on nutrition. It incorporates the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 and the MyPyramid plan for diet and lifestyle planning.