Sales Training Feb 2014 - Nursing

WOW Words of Wisdom To love children means to see them, respect them, and listen to them.

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Introduction to Child Health and Pediatric Nursing Learning Objectives Upon completion of the chapter, you will be able to: 1. Compare the past definitions of health and illness to the current definitions. 2. Identify the key milestones in the history of child health. 3. Discuss different methods of measuring child health. 4. Discuss the philosophy of pediatric nursing care. 5. Identify the major roles and functions of pediatric nursing, including the scope of practice and the professional standards for pediatric nurses. 6. Explain the components of the nursing process as they relate to nursing practice for children and their families. 7. Identify ethical concepts related to providing nursing care to children and their families. 8. Describe legal issues related to caring for children and their families. Isabelle Romano is a 6-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. She was born at 28 weeks’ gestation and is currently admitted to the hospi- tal due to difficulty breathing secondary to pneumonia. Her parents are very active in her care. Isabelle lives at home with her parents and two brothers, Sergio and Tito. Consider how your role as a nurse can affect this family.

KEY TERMS assent “do not

resuscitate” (DNR) order

emancipated minor informed consent mature minor minor

morbidity mortality

nursing process standard of care

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