RESUMO
In Western society, approximately 3% to 5% of the population has at least one decorative tattoo, and the number of new tattoos has increased dramatically over the last decade. Tattooing is becoming increasingly popular among adolescents. Pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs) are in key positions to counsel preadolescents and adolescents about tattoos. PNPs should be knowledgeable about the care, potential adverse reactions, risks of blood-borne diseases, and removal of tattoos. PNPs should also have an understanding of who gets tattoos, why they get tattoos, and what type of regulations exist related to tattooing in the United States.
Assuntos
Tatuagem/enfermagem , Adolescente , Fiscalização e Controle de Instalações , Humanos , Educação de Pacientes como Assunto , Autocuidado , Tatuagem/efeitos adversos , Tatuagem/normas , Estados Unidos , Infecção dos FerimentosAssuntos
Dor Abdominal/diagnóstico , Profissionais de Enfermagem , Avaliação em Enfermagem/métodos , Enfermagem Pediátrica , Dor Abdominal/etiologia , Doença Aguda , Adolescente , Fatores Etários , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Anamnese/métodos , Exame Físico/métodos , Guias de Prática Clínica como AssuntoRESUMO
The University of Texas Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Well Child Clinic was established in January 1992 to provide high-quality "user-friendly" health care to children in Houston, Texas. As the name implies, the traditional services of the WIC nutritional program are coupled with primary care to offer more comprehensive and greater access to care. The services are provided by pediatric nurse practitioners and focus on health maintenance, with an emphasis on anticipatory guidance and immunizations. Acute care and management of chronic illness are also provided. The clinic serves as a teaching site for pediatric nurse practitioner and medical students. This article addresses the rationale for and planning of a WIC-based clinic and the implementation of the plan and addresses issues concerning reproducibility in other settings.
