Section: 4.1 - Nursing Care of Hospitalized Child | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify major stressors of illness and hospitalization for children.
    • Explain factors influencing children’s and families' reactions to hospitalization.
    • Identify strategies a nurse can utilize to minimize stressors for children and their families during hospitalization.
    • Discuss the nurses’ role in caring for hospitalized child and their families.
    • Discuss and apply appropriate safety measures to use when caring for children within the hospital.
    • Discuss nursing roles/responsibilities related to client discharge from the hospital.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 44 minutes.

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