Citation

Lewin L. Pediatr. Nurs. 1990; 16(3): 263-264.

Comment In:

Pediatr Nurs. 1990 Nov-Dec;16(6):601

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, Publisher Jannetti Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2359655

Abstract

Establishing a therapeutic relationship with a child who has been abused is a challenge for the pediatric nurse. The relationship progresses from free play to specific interchange focused on disclosure of the abuse. The nurse needs to be cognizant of language and setting that is developmentally compatible with the child and directs interventions that help to empower the child to resolve his or her vulnerability.

Language: en