NRSR 22 Unit 1: Caring for Children with Chronic Illnesss Flashcards
1
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Chronic Condition
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- Expected to last at least 3 months
- Not reversible
- Requires a long period of supervision
- May by physical or mental disability
2
Q
Chronic Condition: Infancy
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- Provide sensory stimulation
- Have interaction with adults: Holding, talking
- Promote bonding
3
Q
Chronic Condition: Toddler
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Intervention:
- Assist parents to recognize capabilities
- Offer choices
- Provide opportunities to practice motor and cognitive skills
4
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Chronic Condition: Preschoolers
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- Emphasize care needs are not punishment
- Give opportunities for accomplishment
- Provide positive feedback for appropriate efforts and achievements.
- Encourage social interaction with peers when possible
5
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Chronic Condition: School-Age
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- Encourage peer support and interaction
- Encourage self care
6
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Chronic Condition: Adolescent
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- Develop positive self-concept
- Family: Plans for transition to adulthood
7
Q
Family Impact
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- Before Diagnosis: Uncertainty, anxiety, stress
- At Diangosis: Grief due to loss of expectations
- After Diagnosis: Unrelenting burden - learning to care, financial resources, transitions
8
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Sibling Impact
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- Fear
- Jealousy
- Resentment
- Feelings of Loneliness
9
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Nursing Interventions
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- Promote Normalization
- Assess family strengths
- Table 12-3 “Interventions for family stressors”
- Support siblings
- Referrals
