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

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

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

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 

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

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

Provide support at the time of diagnosis Situations requiring special consideration Congenital Anomaly Tension in the delivery room conveys the sense that something is seriously