Pediatric: 10 Nursing Care Plans
Child and adolescent nursing care plans. Every plan below follows the ADPIE format — assessment cues, priority nursing diagnoses, measurable goals, interventions with rationales and patient teaching.
Quick answer
Pediatric care plans cover 10 conditions, most commonly diagnosed with ineffective airway clearance, anxiety, imbalanced nutrition, impaired gas exchange. Use each plan for clinical paperwork, ATI and NCLEX-style review, and bedside prioritization.
Most common nursing diagnoses in pediatric
All pediatric nursing care plans
Bronchiolitis & RSV Nursing Care Plan
Infant lower airway infection; suctioning, hydration, oxygen and contact precautions.
Nursing diagnoses: Ineffective airway clearance, Impaired gas exchange, Deficient fluid volume
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 8 teaching points
Read the care planCerebral Palsy Nursing Care Plan
Non-progressive motor disorder; mobility support, nutrition and developmental promotion.
Nursing diagnoses: Impaired physical mobility, Risk for aspiration, Delayed growth and development
6 intervention sets · 6 goals · 6 teaching points
Read the care planChildhood Asthma Nursing Care Plan
Reactive airway disease; trigger control, inhaler technique and action plan teaching.
Nursing diagnoses: Ineffective airway clearance, Impaired gas exchange, Anxiety
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planCleft Lip & Palate Nursing Care Plan
Feeding adaptation, aspiration prevention and post-repair suture protection.
Nursing diagnoses: Ineffective infant feeding pattern, Risk for aspiration, Risk for impaired attachment
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planCroup & Epiglottitis Nursing Care Plan
Upper airway obstruction; humidified air, calm approach and no throat exam in epiglottitis.
Nursing diagnoses: Ineffective airway clearance, Anxiety, Impaired gas exchange
5 intervention sets · 5 goals · 6 teaching points
Read the care planCystic Fibrosis Nursing Care Plan
Thick secretions in lungs and pancreas; airway clearance, enzymes and high-calorie diet.
Nursing diagnoses: Ineffective airway clearance, Imbalanced nutrition, Risk for infection
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planFailure to Thrive Nursing Care Plan
Inadequate growth; caloric intake, feeding observation and family support.
Nursing diagnoses: Imbalanced nutrition, Delayed growth and development, Risk for impaired attachment
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planFebrile Seizures Nursing Care Plan
Fever-triggered seizures in young children; safety, antipyretics and parent teaching.
Nursing diagnoses: Risk for injury, Hyperthermia, Anxiety
4 intervention sets · 5 goals · 6 teaching points
Read the care planGastroenteritis & Dehydration in Children Nursing Care Plan
Pediatric fluid loss; oral rehydration, weight tracking and diaper output monitoring.
Nursing diagnoses: Deficient fluid volume, Diarrhea, Risk for electrolyte imbalance
5 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planNephrotic Syndrome Nursing Care Plan
Massive proteinuria with edema; steroid therapy, infection prevention and daily weights.
Nursing diagnoses: Excess fluid volume, Risk for infection, Imbalanced nutrition
6 intervention sets · 6 goals · 7 teaching points
Read the care planNursing priorities across these plans
- Bronchiolitis & RSV: Monitor respiratory status closely for signs of increasing work of breathing or fatigue.
- Cerebral Palsy: Prevent aspiration and maintain a safe airway during feeding.
- Childhood Asthma: Restore and maintain airway patency and adequate gas exchange during an exacerbation.
- Cleft Lip & Palate: Establish safe, effective feeding and adequate weight gain before and after surgery.
- Croup & Epiglottitis: Maintain a patent airway and be prepared for sudden obstruction.
- Cystic Fibrosis: Clear thick pulmonary secretions and maintain gas exchange.
- Failure to Thrive: Establish accurate baseline anthropometrics and a reliable intake record.
- Febrile Seizures: Protect the child from injury and maintain the airway during and after the seizure.
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Common questions
What are the most common nursing diagnoses in Pediatric care plans?
The nursing diagnoses that repeat most often across our 10 pediatric care plans are: Ineffective airway clearance; Anxiety; Imbalanced nutrition; Impaired gas exchange; Deficient fluid volume; Delayed growth and development.
Which pediatric nursing care plans should a student know?
Start with Bronchiolitis & RSV, Cerebral Palsy, Childhood Asthma, Cleft Lip & Palate, Croup & Epiglottitis, Cystic Fibrosis, Failure to Thrive, Febrile Seizures. Each plan lists assessment cues, priority diagnoses, measurable goals, interventions with rationales and patient teaching.
How many pediatric care plans are in this library?
10 care plans, all free to read and written in the ADPIE format used in nursing school and on ATI and NCLEX-style questions.