Encourage family members to seek support for coping with stress and anxiety.

Recognize that the length of stay in the PICU is uniform for all clients.

Acknowledge the value of support staff, including child life specialists and social work services.

Anticipate that pediatric clients in the PICU may receive care from a single specialized team.

Educate family members about common use of IV lines and monitoring equipment in the PICU.

Informing family members about the potential need for specialized therapies, such as physical therapy and occupational therapy.