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not cleaned or prepared prior to
transfer to the morgue.

Box 18-1
General Guidelines for Communication

Allow the child to feel comfortable with the nurse.
Communicate through the use of objects.
Allow the child to express fears and concerns.
Speak clearly and in a quiet, unhurried voice.
Offer choices when possible.
Be honest with the child.
Set limits with the child as appropriate.

Box 18-2

Preventive Services and Screenings: Infancy

Through Adolescence

▪ History
▪ Measurements
▪ Length/Height/Weight
▪ Head Circumference
▪ Body mass index (BMI)
▪ Blood pressure
▪ Sensory Screening
▪ Vision
▪ Hearing
▪ Developmental/Behavioral Health
▪ Developmental screening
▪ Autism spectrum disorder screening
▪ Developmental surveillance
▪ Psychosocial/behavioral assessment
▪ Depression screening
▪ Maternal depression screening (as appropriate)
▪ Physical Examination
▪ Procedures
▪ Newborn blood
▪ Newborn bilirubin
▪ Critical congenital heart defect
▪ Immunizations
▪ Anemia
▪ Lead

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