Pediatric Nursing Demystified

Test Results The physical examination and medical history are the main diagnostic tools for bronchiolitis. It is difficult to ...

Manifestations associated with respiratory infections: Cough Sputum production Hyperinflation of the alveoli Bronchiectasis He ...

(^86) Pediatric Nursing Demystified Grunting Nasal flaring Cyanosis Flaccidity Test Results Diagnosis is based on infant’s ...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome What Went Wrong? No one cause has been identified for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) though se ...

Promote good nutrition and prenatal care to promote health pregnancy and birth and decrease premature births Recognize the sig ...

CHAPTER 5/ Respiratory Conditions^89 FINAL CHECKUP When caring for a child that has undergone a tonsillectomy, the nurse should ...

(^90) Pediatric Nursing Demystified A child has a chronic cough, no retractions but diffuse wheezing during the expi- ratory ph ...

CHAPTER Cardiovascular Conditions 6 Learning Objectives At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to 1 Discuss the ped ...

(^92) Pediatric Nursing Demystified Overview The heart is a hollow working muscle responsible for pumping blood through the body ...

CHAPTER 6/ Cardiovascular Conditions^93 in place between the chambers of the heart to prevent blood flow backward into the chamb ...

(^94) Pediatric Nursing Demystified The cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) can be classified as follows: Volume overload  ...

Mild cyanosis Dyspnea Costal retractions Orthopnea Wheezing Cough Hoarseness Gasping and grunting respirations Systemic venous ...

Atrial Septal Defect What Went Wrong? Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal opening between the atria that allows blood to f ...

Test Results Cardiac catheterization:Catheters are inserted into the heart via a large peripheral vein and advanced into the he ...

Nursing Interventions for Child Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization Prepare the patient for cardiac catheterization: Take compl ...

Nursing alertIf bleeding occurs, apply direct continuous pressure 1 inch above the percutaneous skin site to localize pressure o ...

(^100) Pediatric Nursing Demystified Beverly, age 5, is scheduled for a cardiac catheterization. What behavior would be appropr ...

oxygen levels in the heart chambers and visualize heart structures and blood flow patterns. Ventricular defects and cardiomegaly ...

Nursing Interventions for Child Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization Prepare the patient for cardiac catheterization: Take compl ...

Check chart for signed informed consent forms. Check identification band with surgical personnel to ensure identity. Ensure sid ...