What is the practice of nursing involved in the health care of children from infancy through adolescence?

The nurse safeguards and advances the interests of children and their families by
knowing their needs and resources, informing them of their rights and options, and assisting them to make informed decisions.

The nurse analyzes the data to make judgments about the child’s health and developmental status.

How should you direct yourself towards the child?

Must be done before the procedure or specific care, addresses the legal and ethical
requirement of informing the child and parent about the procedure. It originates from the right of the child and family to direct their
care and the ethical responsibility of physicians to involve the child and family in health care decisions.

The diagnosis and treatment of human
responses to actual or potential health problems, assisting the child in maintaining optimal levels of health while recognizing the influence of the family on the child’s well-being.

The nurse instructs and counsels children and their families about all aspects of health and illness.

Collecting data about the child and family and performing physical evaluation during community based health services,

You should keep communication with these people about the child.

Must be of legal age in that state, with full civilrights, and be competent (have the ability to make the
decision).

Play a critical role in the health and well-being of children.

With the interdisciplinary health
care team, the pediatric nurse integrates the child’s and family’s needs into a coordinated plan of care.

The care plan includes the specific nursing actions that assist in obtaining the best results.

The treatment, results and evaluation of a child should be kept ...

Must be voluntary, without coercion, force, or influence of duress

May undergo a wide range of interventions, many of which can be traumatic, stressful, and painful.

The pediatric nurse ensures that the child’s and family’s needs are met through such activities as support group facilitation or working with
the school nurse to plan the child’s care.

These interventions are adapted to the child’s developmental level and family status, and modified if the child’s response indicates the need.

You have to be ... about the child's health care and not hide anything.

Can provide emergency
treatment to a child without consent if they have made reasonable attempts to contact the child’s parent or legal guardian.

Involves a
mutually beneficial partnership between the child, the family, and health care professionals

Needs to be alert to the wide-ranging developmental
and mental health needs of children as well as to the traits and behaviors that may lead to serious health problems.

The process is continually analyzed and updated during the partnership with the child and family.

You must have an ... for a child if they need it. For example, for the visual impaired or hearing loss.

The physician must determine that the adolescent
(usually older than 14 years of age) is sufficiently mature and intelligent to make the decision for treatment. The provider also
considers the complexity of the treatment, its risks and benefits, and whether the treatment is necessary or elective before obtaining
consent.