Primary Objective:
Demonstrate how to use the nursing process to provide effective care for pediatric patients in various settings.
1. Identify six possible causes of cognitive impairment.
2. Discuss and explain the differences in medical management and nursing interventions for a child with a learning disability.
3. Describe the clinical manifestations of Down syndrome.
4. Discuss the appropriate nursing interventions in caring for a child with autism.
5. Describe four nursing interventions for a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
6. Identify six clinical manifestations of depression in children.
7. Discuss 3 nursing interventions for the child who is suicidal.
8. Discuss the parent teaching necessary to assist in prevention of urinary tract infection in infants and children
