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Introduction

Pyramid to Success

Pyramid Points focus on growth and development, safety, and age-appropriate
measures to ensure a safe and hazard-free environment for the child; on protection
of the child and the prevention of accidents; and on acute health problems that can
occur in children. Preventive pediatric health care and well-check schedules are a
focus along with nutrition, specific feeding techniques, positioning techniques, and
interventions that will provide and maintain adequate airway, breathing, and
circulation patterns in the child. In addition, neglect and/or abuse of the child is a
focus. On the NCLEX-RN® examination, be alert to the age of the child if the age is
presented in a question. If an age is presented in the question, think about the
specific growth and development characteristics of the age group to answer the
question correctly.

Client Needs: Learning Objectives

Safe and Effective Care Environment

Communicating with interprofessional health care team members
Considering issues related to informed consent regarding minors
Delegating care safely
Ensuring environmental safety, including home safety and personal safety,
related to the developmental age of the child
Establishing priorities
Instituting measures related to the spread and control of infectious agents,
particularly communicable diseases
Maintaining confidentiality
Preventing errors and accidents
Protecting the child and other contacts to prevent illness
Providing continuity of care
Providing protective measures
Upholding parent and child rights

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Ensuring that immunization schedules are up to date
Focusing on developmental stages when planning care

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