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1
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Reasons for Hospitalization younger than 5

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Respiratory diseases

2
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Reasons for Hospitalization for Older Children

A

Respiratory diseases
mental health
injuries
gastrointestinal disorders

3
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Reasons for Hospitalization for Adolescents

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pregnancy
childbearing
mental health
injury

4
Q

Psychological Effects of Hospitalization

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  • anxiety and fear
  • potential for injury, pain
  • separation from home, family
  • regression
5
Q

Normal Fears

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  • separation anxiety
  • loss of control
  • bodily injury
  • harm
  • unfamiliar environment
6
Q

3 Stages of Separation Anxiety

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  • Protest
  • Despair
  • Detachment
7
Q

Protest Stage

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displays crying, agitation, rejection of others, anger, inconsolable, grief

8
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Despair Stage

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withdrawn and quiet without crying; displays apathy, depression, lack of interest, sadness

9
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Detachment Stage

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uses coping mechanisms, displays resignation but not content, developmental delays

10
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Loss of Control means

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  • change of routine
  • unable to do simple tasks
  • confined to bed
  • decisions
11
Q

Factors influencing Family Reactions

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  • parenting style
  • family-child relationship
  • coping skills
  • cultural variations
  • attitudes about the care of sick child
12
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Behavior/Methods for Coping

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  • ignore or negate problems
  • stoicism, passive acceptance
  • anger, withdrawal, rejection
  • intellectualizing
13
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Methods to Promote Coping

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  • breathing techniques
  • distractions
  • imagery
  • music
  • child teaching
14
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4 Phases of Nursing Care

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  • Intro
  • Building trust
  • Decision-making phase
  • Providing comfort/reassurance
15
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Types of Admissions

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  • general inpatient unit
  • emergency and urgent care department
  • pediatric intensive care unit
  • outpatient or special procedures unit
  • rehab unit or hospital
16
Q

How can we teach parents to prepare the child for the hospital?

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  • read stories
  • talk about it/ BE HONEST
  • let child ask questions
  • bring items from home
  • include siblings
17
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Steps of Admission Process

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  • establish trust
  • introduce self
  • talk about what will happen
  • communicate at age appropriate levels
  • orient to hospital unit
  • perform interview
18
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Hospital Restraint Policy

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  • reason for restraint
  • assessment parameters identifying the need
  • use of at least 1 alternative method
  • use least restrictive type
  • need written order within 1 hour of application
  • face-to-face evaluation
19
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Nursing Responsibilities for Restraints

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  • make sure it fits
  • check 15 mins after initial placement
  • then check q 1 hour
  • check temp, pulse, cap refill
  • remove q 2 hours
  • positive reinforcement
20
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Discharge Instructions

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  • follow up appointments
  • when to contact doctor
  • diet
  • activity level allowed
  • medications
  • additional treatment required at home
  • when can they return to school
  • referral info
21
Q

Role of Community-Based Nurse

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  • disease prevention
  • education and communication
  • discharge planning and case management
  • advocacy
  • physical care
22
Q

Goal of Home Health Care

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promoting, restoring, and maintain the health of the child

23
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School Nursing

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  • health screens
  • assess growth and development
  • first aid
  • care for acute and chronic illness
  • train staff
  • education
  • liaison b/t school and doctor
24
Q

Role of Nurse in Home Care

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  • direct providers of care
  • educator
  • advocate
  • case manager
25
Q

LEARN

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Listen 
Explain
Acknowledge
Recommend
Negotiate and Agree
26
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Disadvantage of Home Health Care

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  • can be intrusion of privacy
  • overwhelming
  • financial issues can burden family