Nursing care of children with impaired cognitive function

Nursing care of children with impaired cognitive function Educate child and family Early intervention A systematic program of therapy, exercises, and activities designed to address developmental delays in children with disabilities to help achieve their full potentials The child’s education should begin as soon as possible, because it has been shown that increased and early […]

Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family

Impact of Cognitive or Sensory Impairment on the Child and Family Cognitive Impairment Is a general term that encompasses any type of mental difficulty or deficiency Used synonymously with “intellectual disability” Diagnosis Made after a period of suspicion by family or health professionals In some instances, made at birth Intellectual disability Three components Intellectual functioning […]

Organ or tissue donation and autopsy

Organ or tissue donation and autopsy Meaningfulness of acting to benefit another human being Common questions asked by families Sensitive approach Organ donation: Legislated in many states Unexplained or violent death Autopsy may be required by law Grief and Mourning Grief: A process Highly individualized Parental grief Along with experience the primary loss of their […]

Nursing care of the child and family at end of life

Nursing care of the child and family at end of life Regardless of where the child is cared for during the terminal stage of illness, both the child and the family usually experience fear of Pain and suffering Dying alone (child) or not being present when the child dies (parent) Actual death Fear of pain […]

Treatment options for terminally ill children

Treatment options for terminally ill children Hospital Families may choose to remain in the hospital to receive care if the child’s illness or condition is unstable and home care is not an option or the family is uncomfortable with providing care at home. Families are encouraged to bring familiar items from the child’s room at […]

Children’s understanding of and reactions to death

Concepts of Death Reactions to Death Nursing Care Management Infants and Toddlers Death has least significance to children younger than 6 months of age. After parent-child attachment and trust are established, the loss, even if temporary, of the significant person is profound. Prolonged separation during the first several years is thought to be more significant […]

Principles of palliative care

Principles of palliative care Principles of palliative care The World health Organization amended the definitive of palliative care for children to include the following: Palliative care for children is the active total care of the child’s body, mind, and spirit and involves giving support to the family. It begins when illness is diagnosed and continues […]

Educating about the disorder and general health care

Educating about the disorder and general health care Activities of daily living Possible differences in nutritional requirements Common problems are undernutrition resulting from food being  Inappropriately restricted or loss of appetite Vomiting or motor deficits that interfere with feeding Overnutrition Due to caloric intake in excess of energy expenditure because of boredom and lack of […]

Supporting family’s coping methods : The Child

The child Through ongoing contacts with the child, the nurse  Observes the child’s responses to the disorder, ability to function, and adaptive behaviors within the environment and with significant others Explores the child’s own understanding of his or her illness or condition  Provides support while the child learns to cope with his or her feelings […]

Supporting family’s coping methods

Supporting family’s coping methods Parents Developing successful parent-professional partnerships Promote primary nursing; in nonhospital settings, designate a case manager. Acknowledge parents’ overall competence and their unique expertise with their child. Respect parents’ time as having value equal to that of other members of child’s health care team. Explain or define any medical, technical, or discipline-specific […]