Pediatric care 1. A mother comes into the emergency department with her 18-month-old son screaming because he has been burned. When questioned, the mother states, “He jumped into the bathtub I was fixing for myself. I guess the water was too hot.” However, exam shows second and third degree burns on the dorsal side of the legs and feet, abdomen, hands, and distal arms.
a. How would you as the nurse, respond?
b. You suspect this child had hot water thrown on him. How would you proceed?
c. Identify some nursing diagnoses for this situation.
2. The health care provider has informed the family that regrettably, there is nothing else that they can do for the cancer that is affecting the youngest. The 7-year-old is accepting the news better than anyone else. Arrangements are being made for hospice to help care for the child and assist the family.
a. What concerns do you think you should address?
b. What patient-centered care would you implement?
c. What information will the family need at this time?