Course Code: REL-PAC-ELNEC-PEDSYMM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify common symptoms in children with serious illnesses.
Determine appropriate assessment of symptoms in children with serious illnesses.
Recall interventions that can prevent or manage symptoms in children with serious illnesses.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Symptom Management
Symptoms Are Multidimensional
Symptom Management
Establish Goals of Care
Key Nursing Roles
Assessment and Management
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Neurological and Respiratory Symptoms
Neurological Symptoms
Autonomic Dysregulation or Dysautonomia
Restlessness and Agitation
Insomnia
Delirium
Respiratory Symptoms
Dyspnea
Terminal Respirations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Anorexia and Cachexia
Constipation
Nausea and Vomiting
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Fatigue and Psychological Symptoms
Fatigue
Depression
Anxiety
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: ELNEC Pediatric Series 2024
The content for this course was written by The ELNEC Project Team.
The ELNEC Project, which began in 2000, is a collaboration between the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Washington, DC and the City of Hope, Duarte, CA. For more information about ELNEC, go to www.aacnnursing.org/ELNEC.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.