Examines the impact of selected family issues on the family system. Examines the cultural and religious influences that can affect child health care. Establishes trust and rapport with the child. Acts as an advocate for the child and family. Assists the child and family to adapt to conditions impacting health maintenance.
Implements appropriate ways to prepare a child for procedures and surgery.
Examines how the child s growth and development in the areas below apply to the individual child. Child s concept of death. Child s faith development Moral development Communication needs Major stresses of hospitalization. Concepts of illness and pain. Health promotion needs.