Growth and Development Guide on the inside front and back covers makes quick referencing easy.  Pedogogical tools help ensure the best-evidence-based practices, including... "Alerts" that focus attention on potentially life-threatening issues and describe the appropriate interventions. "Why is this Important," rationales for important topics. "Patient Education," tips for helping patients and their caregivers to understand their health status. "Offering Support," models of verbatim nurse-patient interactions that offer compassionate care advice and strategies for effective communication "Evidence for Best Practices" boxes highlighting research that support nursing practices, processes, and principles. "Best Practices," sage advice from experienced practitioners. Common mnemonics, tricks to help you remember what to do and when.