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Preventing or minimize the child’s separation from the family is a key principle of atraumatic care, but it is a strategy, not the overriding goal. It helps reduce anxiety and trauma in hospitalized children but supports the broader goal of "do no harm."

Offering children and families choices and involvement in care supports their emotional well-being. However, it is a component of atraumatic care, not its primary goal.

Preventing or minimizing bodily injury and pain is a major aspect of atraumatic care and contributes to the goal of doing no harm, but it is not the overarching aim itself.Take home points
The core goal of atraumatic care is to prevent or minimize physical and psychological harm to children during healthcare encounters.Key principles of atraumatic care include:Minimizing separation from caregivers.Reducing pain and invasive procedures.
Supporting emotional and psychological comfort.Encouraging family involvement and a sense of control.

While Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can lead to child mortality, especially in areas with high prevalence and limited healthcare access, it is not the leading cause globally or in most developed countries. It ranks much lower than injury-related causes.

Congenital anomalies are a leading cause of infant mortality, particularly in the first year of life, but among children over 1 year, they are less common causes of death compared to trauma and accidents.

Low birthweight is a major cause of neonatal and infant mortality, especially in preterm births. However, it does not account for most deaths in children beyond infancy.Take home points
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death in children, especially ages 1 and older.Prevention strategies include proper use of car seats, seat belts, helmet use, and parental supervision.For infants, low birthweight and congenital anomalies are more common causes of mortality.Pediatric mortality causes shift with age, from congenital and perinatal issues in infancy to unintentional injuries in later childhood.

Educator: While education is a vital part of nursing care, especially in chronic illness management, simply scheduling a home visit does not in itself reflect the educator role. It’s a preparatory coordination action, not a teaching moment.

Advocacy involves supporting the client’s rights and needs by ensuring their voice is heard in care decisions. While case managers often advocate, this action is better classified as care coordination rather than direct advocacy.

Direct care implies hands-on nursing activities, such as administering medications, performing assessments, or providing treatments. Scheduling a visit is an indirect care activity, making this option incorrect.Take home points
Case managers coordinate services to promote seamless care transitions, especially for clients with chronic conditions like cystic fibrosis.Nurses fulfill multiple roles, but correctly identifying the role depends on the specific activity being performed.Home visits play a crucial part in pediatric case management to ensure adherence to care plans, prevent complications, and support family education.

Administering antibiotics to a child with bacterial meningitis: This reflects the role of a direct care provider, not advocacy. It involves following a provider’s prescription rather than speaking up for an unmet client need.

Teaching the caregiver of a child with cystic fibrosis on postural drainage technique: This action is an example of the nurse acting as an educator, not an advocate. The focus is on skill development and health teaching.

Using current evidence to choose the most effective vaccine for an infant: This reflects the evidence-based practitioner role, using research and best practices to guide decisions. It does not involve speaking on behalf of the client.Take home points
Client advocacy involves identifying and responding to unmet client needs, especially when the client cannot do so themselves.Advocating for pain relief, safety, or equitable treatment is a central nursing responsibility, particularly in pediatrics.Nurses advocate by speaking up, requesting changes, or challenging decisions to protect and promote client well-being.