Includes bibliographical references (p. 888-895) and index.

Contents: Introduction to community-based nursing practice: The LPN/LVN in maternal-child, community-based nursing -- Legal and ethical issues in maternal-child nursing -- Nursing care of the family -- 2. Maternal-newborn care: Reproductive anatomy and physiology -- Reproductive issues -- Health promotion during pregnancy -- Health promotion during labor and delivery -- Maternal high-risk nursing care -- Health promotion of the newborn -- Health promotion in the postpartum period -- 2. Pediatric care: Life span growth and development -- Illness prevention, health promotion and nutrition in children -- Adapting procedures in the care of children -- Care of the hospitalized or chronically ill child -- Care of the child with fluid, electrolyte and acid-base disorders -- Care of the child with neurologic and sensory disorders -- Care of the child with musculoskeletal disorders -- Care of the child with respiratory disorders -- Care of the child with cardiovascular disorders -- Care of the child with hematologic or lymphatic disorders -- Care of the child with immune disorders -- Care of the child with gastrointestinal disorders -- Care of the child with genitourinary disorders -- Care of the child with integumentary disorders -- Care of the child with endocrine disorders -- Care of the child with a communicable disease -- Care of the child with psychosocial disorders -- Care of the family with a dying child --