Atraumatic care refers to:
a. care of children without wounds or assaults
b. care that avoids any harm to the child or the family
c. a philosophy of providing health care that minimizes or eliminates physical or psychological distress for children and their families
d. any care by the nurse, or other members of the health care team, that does not involve an invasive procedure to the child
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A Incorrect. Atraumatic care does not refer to caring for children without wounds or assaults.
B Incorrect. Atraumatic care does intend to minimize or eliminate physical and psychological distress for children and their families, especially the avoidance of any harm to the child or family.
C Correct. Three principles provide the basis for atraumatic are: 1) identification of stressors for the child and family; 2) minimizing separation; and, 3) minimizing or preventing pain. The minimization or elimination of physical and psychological distress has been proven to assist the caregiver and the health care professional, and improve the entire experience for all involved.
D Incorrect. Atraumatic care involves all medical procedures, invasive or noninvasive.
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