Peds Nsg & Family Care Flashcards
what is the BMI for obesity in children
greater than the 95th percentile
common childhood injuries: small infants
fall from unprotected surfaces
common childhood injuries: crawling infant
putting things in their mouth > aspiration and poisoning
common childhood injuries: toddler
now mobile -> falls, burns, and collisions with objects
common childhood injuries: school age
environmental hazards such as street traffic and water
common childhood injuries: children an adolescent
need to conform and gain acceptance -> accepts challenges and dares.
bullying
behaviors are used to assert domination. When youth are not well accepted by their peers, the are vulnerable to bullying; physical disabilities, obesity, and sexual orientation can be risk factors creating vulnerability.
Mental Health:
Currently the top 5 chronic conditions for children are related to mental health issues.
Nurses should be alert to symptoms of mental illness and potential suicidal ideation and be aware of potential resources for high-quality integrated mental health services
The two basic concepts of family-centered care
Enabling and empowering
Professionals enable families by
creating opportunities and means for all family members to display their current abilities and competencies and to acquire new ones to meet the needs of the child and family.
fostering skills and opportunities
Empowerment describes
the interaction of professionals with families in such a way that families maintain or acquire a sense of control over their family lives and acknowledge positive changes that result from helping behaviors that foster their own strengths, abilities and actions.
supporting families to gain control and recognize their strengths