Pediatric Nursing Today
!!IMPORTANT TO KNOW!!
- !!Atraumatic care and social impacts in pediatric population!!
Health Assessment for Child
For atraumatic care:
oImplementing distraction, allowing choices, play therapy; away
to distract a child and make them feel comfortable while
providing care
Family centered care:
- Allowing the guardian/parent to be present and feel involved in the
care of the child; it builds trust, making the parent feel involved while
making the decision
oRespect and dignity, sharing info, participation, collaboration
oMake a guardian feel included because they know their child
better than you; understanding how the parent cares for child
and incorporating that or allowing that communication
oUnderstand how the parent is viewing the environment
oAdvocate, communicate while being aware of any emotions;
explain in plain language so that
Family and Social Factors
- Cannot control and is not the nurse’s business to be opinionated about
oCultural, beliefs and values, etc
Trauma
- ACE score is a determinant of negative health outcomes being more
prominent amongst those who have an ACE score greater than zero;
meaning that trauma can be result of these negative health outcomes
o Whether it come from drug or alcohol abuse,
- Being exposed to high doses of adversity; flight or fight response being
constantly activated can also be a cause
