*NURSING > Class Notes > 220 Level 3 Final Notes-Nursing 3 (All)
Pediatric Physical Assessment Children are NOT small adults! • Take time with them before giving any meds or completing a procedure. • See & talk to your child and family for acclimation purpos ... es (never hit & run), develop trust • Talk to the child, as well as the parent (call child by preferred name) • ALWAYS give TLC after interventions (praise them for each step completed) • Atraumatic Care is always the goal (cause as little trauma as possible) • PRAISE them for each little things they do • Be prepared with all supplies on hand • Do a focused assessment and move quickly • Start with the least invasive and move toward more invasive LAST • Cultural differences are important (may want things a certain way) Interactions by Age • Hold and comfort the infant, allow them to stay in mom’s lap • Toddlers/Preschoolers like to imitate and help • Explain your actions to the school-aged kids (ask lots of questions about everything) [Show More]
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