ATI RN Nursing Care of Children- LATEST (GRADED A)

ATI RN Nursing Care of ChildrenLATEST (GRADED A) When educating parents about activities that will enable their children to grow and develop, it is essential that the nurse stress the importance of safety. When the baby is placed on the floor, the area must be free of small objects, electrical cords, and other hazards that could injure the infant. In the same way, objects given to the child for small development must not pose a choking threat. i. Small objects that can become lodged in the throat (grapes, coins, candy) should be avoided. ii. Check clothing for any safety hazards. Sharp objects should be kept out of reach. Anchor heavy objects and furniture so they cannot be overturned on top of the infant. b. Parents should be encouraged to learn emergency action skills for choking, infant and child CPR, and first aid. Parents will become guilt ridden if they are unable to help their children during a life-threatening emergency. c. Children should never be left unattended in a care, even for a few minutes. They may be abducted or may be locked CONTINUED.................................................................................................................................................