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Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical Dilemmas I

Ethical dilemmas in nursing are of utmost importance, as they often arise from the tension between adhering to core ethical principles and the practical realities of healthcare delivery. These dilemmas require nurses to navigate complex situations where competing ethical considerations pull them in different directions.
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Torts I

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Enhance airway patency
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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

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Published on: August 25, 2014

Child Maltreatment Consequences: Essentials for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.

¹Gail Hornor, International Association of Forensic Nurses, Denver, Colorado.

Journal of Pediatric Health Care : Official Publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners

|June 30, 2026

Summary

Child maltreatment poses significant risks to children's health. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) must understand its consequences and use trauma-informed care to support healing.

Keywords:

Child maltreatment consequences

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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

Published on: August 25, 2014

Area of Science:

Pediatric Healthcare
Public Health
Child Psychology

Background:

Child maltreatment is a widespread pediatric health issue with severe consequences.
Victims experience detrimental short- and long-term physical, mental, and social health outcomes.
Effective interventions are crucial for addressing the impact of child maltreatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To educate Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) on the consequences of child maltreatment.
To outline evidence-based interventions for child victims of maltreatment.
To emphasize the importance of a trauma-informed approach in PNP practice.

Main Methods:

Literature review on child maltreatment consequences.
Discussion of implications for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) practice.
Integration of trauma-informed care principles.

Main Results:

Understanding the multifaceted consequences of child maltreatment is essential for PNPs.
Anticipatory guidance, screening, and interventions are key practice implications.
A trauma-informed approach enhances care for child victims.

Conclusions:

PNPs play a vital role in identifying and addressing child maltreatment.
Implementing evidence-based, trauma-informed interventions promotes healing.
Continuous education is necessary for PNPs to effectively manage child maltreatment cases.