Pediatric nurses have foundational knowledge obtained in nursing school and add specific competencies related to the pediatric client. Which would be considered an additional specific expected competency of the pediatric nurse?

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Anatomical and developmental differences in pediatric clients require specialized knowledge and assessment skills that are unique to the pediatric population. While physical assessment, nursing process, and management of healthcare conditions are all important competencies for pediatric nurses, they are also basic competencies taught in nursing school and expected of all nurses.

Pediatric Nurses Have Foundational Knowledge Obtained in Nursing School and Add