The nurse is providing atraumatic care to children in a hospital setting. Which of the following are principles of this philosophy of care? Select all answers that apply
A) Avoid or reduce painful procedures
B) Avoid or reduce physical distress
C) Minimize parent–child interactions
D) Provide child-centered care
E) Minimize child control
F) Use core primary nursing
A, B, F
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When using atraumatic care, the nurse would avoid or reduce painful procedures, avoid or reduce physical distress, use core primary nursing, maximize parent–child interactions, provide family-centered care, and provide opportunities for control, such as participating in care, attempting to normalize daily schedule, and providing direct suggestions.
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