Chapter 30: Atraumatic care Flashcards
1
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a specially trained individual who provides programs that prepare children for hospitalization, surgery, and other procedures that could be painful
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Child life specialist
2
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Nursing actions to prevent or lessen physical stressors
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- numbing agent before invasive procedures
- before a stressful procedure, avoid traditional restrains. instead, use theraputic hugging or something or have the parent stand near the child
- use of saline locks
- advocate for minimal laboratory blood draws
3
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Nursing actions to minimize family separation
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- family centered care
- provide accommodations for parents
- allow the family the choice to stay in an invasive procedure
4
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nursing actions to promote sense of control
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- maintain child’s home routine
- give child comfort item if desired
- involve child and family in planning care
5
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Nursing actions pre-procedure to reduce stress
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- explain why it is to be done
- explain where it is to be done
- introduce equipment
- describe how long the procedure will last and any sensation that can be felt in procedure (including pain)
- tell the child it is okay to cry and yell
- identify any special care or positions before the procedure
- encourage the use of distractions and relaxation techniques
- demonstrate on toys during play
6
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Nursing actions to communicate effectively with infants
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- respond to crying
- allow for time to warm up to you
- use soothing and calming tone
- talk to infant directly
- communicate through play
7
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Nursing actions to communicate effectively with toddlers
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- approach carefully
- used toddler’s preferred words
- toddlers enjoy stories, dolls, and books
- use parallel play
- prepare toddlers for procedures just before they are about to occur
8
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Nursing actions to communicate effectively with preschoolers
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- use play, puppets, and story telling
- speak honestly
- use simple and concrete terms
- ask specific questions
- allow the child choices
9
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Nursing actions to communicate effectively with schoolaged
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- use diagrams, illustrations, book, videos
- use third party stories
- allow the child to ask questions
10
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Nursing actions to communicate effectively with adolescents
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- privacy and confidentiality
- nonjudgmental
