NUR 349 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Nursing Process, Therapeutic Relationship, Healthy People Program
Document Summary
Major goal of pediatric nursing is to improve quality of health care for all children. Healthy people 2010 has identified leading health indicators as framework for child health. The national children"s study largest long-term study of children in. Number of deaths per 1000 live births during first year of life. Death rates for children >1 year of age are less than for infants. Ages 5 to 14 have the lowest death rate. Injuries are leading cause of death in age >1 year. May denote acute illness, chronic disease, or disability. Specific groups of children have increased health problems. Systems must support, respect, encourage, and enhance strength and competence of family. Needs of all family members must be addressed. United nations" declaration of the rights of the child. To develop physically and mentally in freedom and dignity. To have adequate nutrition, housing, recreation, and medical services. To receive an education and develop his or her abilities.
