Care of the family of the child with end stage renal disease.
A major challenge for the pediatric nephrology nurse is to build a relationship with the family of the child with end stage renal disease (ESRD) that is neither intrusive nor fosters overdependence. Strategies addressed in this article include assessment, the team approach, teaching, emotional support, counseling, and coping with the health care system.
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D002648:Child; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011368:Professional-Family Relations