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  1. In general, basic care principles for children are the same as for adults having surgery.
  2. EXCEPTIONS:
    1. Children should be prepared according to their developmental level and learning ability.
    2. Children cannot sign own surgical consent form; to be done by parent or legal guardian.
    3. Parents should be actively involved in the child's care.
  3. See Table 5-22. Pediatric Surgeries: Nursing Considerations,which reviews specific nursing care for the most common pediatric surgical procedures.