1. Care of Ill Children & Their Families N466-Pediatrics Linda S. Heath

2. The Meaning of Illness in Children Cognitive Development Past Experiences Level of Knowledge

3. Differences in Responses of Children and Adults to Illness

4. Inability to Communicate

5. Inability to Monitor Own Care and Manage Fear

6. Nutritional Needs

7. Fluid & Electrolyte Balance

8. Systemic Response to Illness

9. Age Specific Diseases

10. Care of the Ill Child and Family in the Hospital

12. Promoting a Positive Hospital Stay Minimizing Hospital Stay Providing Continuity of Care Decreasing Separation Anxiety Minimizing Negative Effects of Procedures Providing Play Setting Limits on Behavior

13. Nursing Responsibilities for Care of the Ill Child and Family

14. Nursing Responsibilities Promoting Growth and Development Promoting Nutritional Health Promoting Safety Promoting Adequate Sleep Promoting Play and Stimulation