ELNEC Pediatric Module 7: Symptom Management

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.

The content for this course was revised by Amy Haskamp, MSN, RN, PCNS-BC, CPON, CHPPN, FPCN.

Amy Haskamp is a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Pediatric Palliative Care Team (PACT) at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health Hospital. She has over 16 years of experience caring for children with cancer before joining PACT in 2014. She lectures and teaches at the local, national, and international level, and has been a member of the ELNEC pediatric faculty since 2011. Ms. Haskamp is an active reviewer for pediatric palliative care education and has co-authored several publications on pediatric palliative care. 

 

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.