Which of the following do nurses need to do first then preparing for nursing care of children in a clinical setting?
a. memorize Erikson's life tasks
b. study Piaget's theories of growth and development
c. examine their own thoughts and feelings about caring for children and families in the hospital and the roles and responsibilities of nurses in pediatric nursing
d. find out the physicians' protocols, and familiarize themselves with these protocols as well as with the policy and procedure manuals of the hospital and unit
C
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A Incorrect. In the preparatory phase, after coming to terms with the beliefs that underlie practice, review and comprehend Erikson's life tasks.
B Incorrect. In the preparatory phase, after coming to terms with the beliefs that underlie practice, study Piaget's theories of growth and development.
C Correct. Articulating a personal philosophy about the care of children in hospitals provides a foundation of beliefs that underlie practice. First, examine your own thoughts and feelings about caring for children and families in the hospital and the roles and responsibilities of nurses in pediatric nursing
D Incorrect. After the more general reviews, the pediatric nurse would be well served to find out the physicians' protocols, and familiarize themselves with these protocols as well as with the policy and procedure manuals of the hospital and unit.
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