Question

There were three distinct domains discussed in (Burns et al., 2016) to provide a framework for integrating functional health patterns and developmental issues in children.

1. Developmental patterns
2. Functional health problems
3. Diseases

In the assignment, discuss how these domains assist the NP?

Answer 1

Pediatric nurse practitioner needs to know integrated, comprehensive classification describes the practice. the developmental and disease domains provide reliable and valid answers. Nurse practitioners' education should focus on diagnosis and management in special areas to promote patient safety. This competency improves their skills and knowledge in a specific area that helps to fulfill the physical and emotional needs of the patient. Nurse practitioner's contributions to functional management help to coordinate with complex health conditions. NP knowledge and skills in health promotion and disease help understand health, illness, and wellness. It improves patient health and helps educate the patient and help for providing counseling. As a pediatric nurse, they should provide preventive, curative and rehabilitative care for the child. these three domains help NP to concern about treatment and procedure and they act as advocates and educators for the patient and family.