Pediatric Variations of Nursing interventions General concept related to pediatric procedures Informed consent The person must be capable of giving consent: Age at majority (usually

Nursing care of the family Supporting family members Supporting Siblings During Hospitalization Trade off staying at the hospital with spouse or have a surrogate who

Preventing or minimizing separation Nurses must have an appreciation of the child’s separation behaviors. The child is allowed to cry.  Even if the child rejects

Special hospital admission Emergency admission Lengthy preparatory admission procedures are often impossible and inappropriate for emergency situations. Focus assessment on airway, breathing, and circulation; weigh

Hospital admission Preadmission Assign a room based on developmental age, seriousness of diagnosis, communicability of illness, and projected length of stay. Prepare roommate(s) for the

Assist in measures to prevent cognitive impairment Counseling and education can reduce or eliminate such factors (e.g., poor nutrition, cigarette smoking, chemical abuse), which increase

Assist in measures to prevent cognitive impairment Counseling and education can reduce or eliminate such factors (e.g., poor nutrition, cigarette smoking, chemical abuse), which increase

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

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

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

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,

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