Pediatrics Chapter 4: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child and Family

In this Pediatrics episode, we walk through Chapter 4, which focuses on effective communication and physical assessment techniques when caring for children and their families. We’ll review principles of therapeutic communication, interviewing strategies, and age-appropriate approaches for interacting with infants, children, and adolescents. You’ll also hear how nurses adapt assessment techniques based on developmental stage, cultural considerations, and family dynamics, including the use of play, observation, and anticipatory guidance. This episode provides a practical, exam-focused review to help nursing students build confidence in pediatric assessment and family-centered care.Source: All information in this podcast is based on Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, Chapter 4