Question

Is the following statement true or false?

The nurse is providing atraumatic care to a child who is undergoing surgery and the child’s family. The focus of this type of care is solely on meeting the physical needs of the child.

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

The focus of atraumatic care is minimizing or eliminating the physical and psychological distress experienced by children and their families in the health care system.

Atraumatic care involves guiding children and their families through the health care experience using a family- centered approach promoting family roles, fostering family support of the child, and providing appropriate information.

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