,
, Peds
Notes
Luanne Linnard-Palmer,
RN, MSN, EdD
Purchase additional copies of this book at your
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Printed in China by Imago
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Publisher, Nursing: Lisa B. Deitch
Senior Developmental Editor: William Welsh
Director of Content Development: Darlene D. Pedersen
Senior Project Editor: Padraic J. Maroney
Cover Design: Carolyn O’ Brien
Consultants: Kathleen Barta, EdD, RN; Jacqueline Brandwein, RN, MA, CPNP; Tammy Bryant,
RN, BSN; Sandra Brzoza, MSN, RN; Nathania Bush, MSN, APRN, BC; Stephanie C. Butkus,
MSN, RN, CPNP; Kathleen M. Cahill, MS, RN; Anne Citarella, RN, MSN; Jennifer J. Coleman,
PhD, RN, CNE; Thomas W. Connelly, Jr., Ph.D, RN; JoAnn Crownover, RN, MSN, CNE; Christy
Davidson, RNC, MSN; Cynthia A. Dyson, MSN, RN, BC, CNE; Emily Gilmore Fite, RN, MSN,
CFNP; Betty Fruend, MSN, RN-BC; Linda Nicholson Grinstead, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE; Laura M.J.
Kerr, RN, MSc, CON(C); Leslie Guthrie, RN, MS, BSN, NRP; Michele Hinds, PhD, RN, CNE;
Marita B. Hoffart, RN, MS, PhD; Jill Holmstrom, RN, MS; Deborah Kramer, EdD, CPNP, FNP;
Sarah Kulinski, MA, MSN; Patti Luttrell, MS, RN; Cherie L. McCann, MSN, RN, BC, CPN; Donna
Miles Curry, RN, Ph.D; Carol Murphy Moore, MSN, RN, CRNP; Jean Rodgers, RN, MSN; Bridget
Parsh, RN, MSN, CNS; Susan Perkins, MSN, RN; Susan Scholtz, RN, PhD; Laurel R. Talabere,
PhD, RN, AE-C; Catherine Webb, RN, MA; Jeannie Weston, MS, BSN, CNS.
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recom-
mended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have
done everything possible to make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted
standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not responsible
for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no war-
ranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice described in this
book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of care used
in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised
always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information
regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially
urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of
specific clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright
Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.2510 per copy
is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have
been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. The
fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is: 8036-2178-71169-2/1004 0 + $.2510.
, Peds
Notes
Luanne Linnard-Palmer,
RN, MSN, EdD
Purchase additional copies of this book at your
health science bookstore or directly from F.A. Davis
by shopping online at www.fadavis.com or by
calling 800-323-3555 (US) or 800-665-1148 (CAN)
A Davis’s Notes Book
, F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2010 by F. A. Davis Company
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored
in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher.
Printed in China by Imago
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Publisher, Nursing: Lisa B. Deitch
Senior Developmental Editor: William Welsh
Director of Content Development: Darlene D. Pedersen
Senior Project Editor: Padraic J. Maroney
Cover Design: Carolyn O’ Brien
Consultants: Kathleen Barta, EdD, RN; Jacqueline Brandwein, RN, MA, CPNP; Tammy Bryant,
RN, BSN; Sandra Brzoza, MSN, RN; Nathania Bush, MSN, APRN, BC; Stephanie C. Butkus,
MSN, RN, CPNP; Kathleen M. Cahill, MS, RN; Anne Citarella, RN, MSN; Jennifer J. Coleman,
PhD, RN, CNE; Thomas W. Connelly, Jr., Ph.D, RN; JoAnn Crownover, RN, MSN, CNE; Christy
Davidson, RNC, MSN; Cynthia A. Dyson, MSN, RN, BC, CNE; Emily Gilmore Fite, RN, MSN,
CFNP; Betty Fruend, MSN, RN-BC; Linda Nicholson Grinstead, PhD, RN, CPN, CNE; Laura M.J.
Kerr, RN, MSc, CON(C); Leslie Guthrie, RN, MS, BSN, NRP; Michele Hinds, PhD, RN, CNE;
Marita B. Hoffart, RN, MS, PhD; Jill Holmstrom, RN, MS; Deborah Kramer, EdD, CPNP, FNP;
Sarah Kulinski, MA, MSN; Patti Luttrell, MS, RN; Cherie L. McCann, MSN, RN, BC, CPN; Donna
Miles Curry, RN, Ph.D; Carol Murphy Moore, MSN, RN, CRNP; Jean Rodgers, RN, MSN; Bridget
Parsh, RN, MSN, CNS; Susan Perkins, MSN, RN; Susan Scholtz, RN, PhD; Laurel R. Talabere,
PhD, RN, AE-C; Catherine Webb, RN, MA; Jeannie Weston, MS, BSN, CNS.
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical research, recom-
mended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The author(s) and publisher have
done everything possible to make this book accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted
standards at the time of publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not responsible
for errors or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no war-
ranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any practice described in this
book should be applied by the reader in accordance with professional standards of care used
in regard to the unique circumstances that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised
always to check product information (package inserts) for changes and new information
regarding dose and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially
urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or personal use of
specific clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users registered with the Copyright
Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Reporting Service, provided that the fee of $.2510 per copy
is paid directly to CCC, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have
been granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of payment has been arranged. The
fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is: 8036-2178-71169-2/1004 0 + $.2510.
