Preparing children for visiting parents in the adult ICU.
The issue of pediatric visitation in the adult ICU is a controversial one that often evokes strong opinions from critical care nurses. This author describes age-related preparation strategies and nursing actions which are successful in providing a positive experience for the child, parent, and nurse.
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D010290:Parents; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010361:Patients; D002666:Psychology, Child; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000523:psychology*