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NURS 307 Growth & Development and Pain Management of the Pediatric
Patient (Week 1) WITH SOLUTIONS UPDATED!!!.
Atraumatic Care (*Adolescent*-Before Procedure) - ANSWER
Give clear explanations orally and in writing
Teach stress-reduction techniques
Explore fear of certain procedures
Atraumatic Care (*Adolescent*-During Procedure) - ANSWER
Assist adolescent in self-control. Assist with use of stress control
techniques
Explain expected outcome and tell when results of test will be
completed
Atraumatic Care (*Infant*-Before Procedure) - ANSWER None
for the infant
Explain to the parents:
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-the procedure
-the reason
-their role
Allow parents the option of being present for procedures
Parents may be able to touch a foot, rub a cheek, and talk
soothingly to the infant
Atraumatic Care (*Infant*-During Procedure) - ANSWER Nursing
staff should immobilize the infant securely and gently
-Parents should not be asked to hold the child down
Perform the procedure quickly. Use touch, voice, pacifier and
bottle as distractions
Ask parent to hold, rock, and sing to the infant after the
procedure
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Atraumatic Care (*Preschool child*-Before Procedure) -
ANSWER Give simple explanations of the procedure
-basic drawing may be useful
With the child allow him to touch & play with equipment if
possible
Since entry into the body is seen as a threat state that the
child's body will remain the same and that things won't fall out
Atraumatic Care (*Preschool child*-During Procedure) -
ANSWER Perform in treatment room
Nursing staff should immobilize the child securely
Give short explanations and directions
-in a positive manner
Encourage control by having the child spell his name or count to
10
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Allow child to cry or scream
Encourage the child to draw afterward to explore the
experience
Atraumatic Care (*School-Age child*-Before Procedure) -
ANSWER Clear, thorough explanations
Use drawings, pictures, books, and contact with equipment
Teach stress-reduction techniques such as deep breathing and
visualization
Offer choice of reward after procedure is completed
Atraumatic Care (*School-Age child*-During Procedure) -
ANSWER Be ready to immobilize the child if needed.
NURS 307 Growth & Development and Pain Management of the Pediatric
Patient (Week 1) WITH SOLUTIONS UPDATED!!!.
Atraumatic Care (*Adolescent*-Before Procedure) - ANSWER
Give clear explanations orally and in writing
Teach stress-reduction techniques
Explore fear of certain procedures
Atraumatic Care (*Adolescent*-During Procedure) - ANSWER
Assist adolescent in self-control. Assist with use of stress control
techniques
Explain expected outcome and tell when results of test will be
completed
Atraumatic Care (*Infant*-Before Procedure) - ANSWER None
for the infant
Explain to the parents:
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-the procedure
-the reason
-their role
Allow parents the option of being present for procedures
Parents may be able to touch a foot, rub a cheek, and talk
soothingly to the infant
Atraumatic Care (*Infant*-During Procedure) - ANSWER Nursing
staff should immobilize the infant securely and gently
-Parents should not be asked to hold the child down
Perform the procedure quickly. Use touch, voice, pacifier and
bottle as distractions
Ask parent to hold, rock, and sing to the infant after the
procedure
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Atraumatic Care (*Preschool child*-Before Procedure) -
ANSWER Give simple explanations of the procedure
-basic drawing may be useful
With the child allow him to touch & play with equipment if
possible
Since entry into the body is seen as a threat state that the
child's body will remain the same and that things won't fall out
Atraumatic Care (*Preschool child*-During Procedure) -
ANSWER Perform in treatment room
Nursing staff should immobilize the child securely
Give short explanations and directions
-in a positive manner
Encourage control by having the child spell his name or count to
10
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Allow child to cry or scream
Encourage the child to draw afterward to explore the
experience
Atraumatic Care (*School-Age child*-Before Procedure) -
ANSWER Clear, thorough explanations
Use drawings, pictures, books, and contact with equipment
Teach stress-reduction techniques such as deep breathing and
visualization
Offer choice of reward after procedure is completed
Atraumatic Care (*School-Age child*-During Procedure) -
ANSWER Be ready to immobilize the child if needed.
