Which of the following is the predominant goal of nurses caring for children?
a. Find out what is wrong with a child, and fix it as efficiently as is possible.
b. Identify the strengths of children, and enhance their growth in the midst of stress and intrusions.
c. Get the child and family well enough to go to the least-restrictive environment.
d. Spare the family as much trauma and psychological distress as is humanly possible.
B
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A Incorrect. Nursing care for children is more complex than repairing a car.
B Correct. The predominant goal of nurses caring for children is: to identify and preserve the strengths of children while trying to enhance their growth in the midst of stress and intrusions into their bodies, their space, and their very being.
C Incorrect. A goal of returning home is important, but not the most important.
D Incorrect. Reduction of trauma and psychological distress for the child is as important as it is for the family, maybe more so.
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