Title: Review of Growth and Development of the Pediatric Patient and Adaptation of Care for the Pediatric Patient
Course: PRN 0096 Practical Nursing III > Section: Nursing Care of Pediatric Client

Introduction

This module will focus on the pediatric patient.  Caring for the child involves an awareness of the continuous process of growth and development.  The developmental needs of the child have an impact on his or her response to illness and on the approach the nurse must take in developing a plan of care.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Discuss factors that affect growth and development.
State principles and patterns of growth and development.
Discuss Erickson’s stages of psychosocial growth and development.
Discuss reasons why a child’s response and an adult‘s response to illness will differ.
Identify factors that impact the family’s response to a child’s illness.
Identify the role of a pediatric nurse.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

41.0   Provide care for pediatric patients, utilizing nursing principles.
41.01 Adapt nursing care for the pediatric patient.
41.02 Apply safety principles for the pediatric patient.
41.03 Describe general characteristics, particular needs, and problems of pediatric patients.
41.04 Prepare patient and family for the hospital experience.
41.05 Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases.
41.06 Implement prescribed nutritional requirement.

Readings & Resources

Leifer, Gloria. Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 6th Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011.  Chapters 15, 21, & 22

Additional Resources

Review the pediatric patient on freenursetutor   (http://freenursetutor.com/)