Pediatric Nursing Demystified

Febrile seizure: 102.2°F (39°C) Unconsciousness Continuous muscle contraction Sustained stiffness Alternating muscle contr ...

Nursing Intervention Maintain airway. Place patient in a side laying position to prevent aspiration. Slightly elevate the hea ...

Viral meningitismay follow other viral infections such as mumps, herpes simplex or zoster, enterovirus, or measles. Viral mening ...

Culture and sensitivity: Results may take up to 72 hours. Blood cultures to identify the microorganism that is causing the inf ...

Elevate head of bed 30 degrees to decrease intracranial pressure. Keep suction and oxygen available at bedside. Administer co ...

Demyelinationof the nerve fibers in the affected area and hemorrhage, edema, and necrosis occur, which creates small cavities wi ...

Nursing Intervention  Range of motion exercises—active or passive. Turn and position patient. Monitor neurologic status for c ...

There are five stages of Reye syndrome: Viral infection Recovery period Intractable vomiting, confusion, agitation Coma Seizure ...

Treatment Administer Dextrose IV for hypoglycemia. Place patient on mechanical ventilation, if comatose. Monitor electrolytes ...

Spinal bifida cystica:This is the incomplete closure with the spinal cord or meninges protruding in a sac. There are two types ...

Transillumination of the sac: Differentiates between myelomeningocele and meningocele. A meningocele sac does not transillumina ...

Measure head circumference to determine if hydrocephalus develops. Be prepared to insert a straight urinary catheter if the inf ...

Parietal lobe: Seizures. Sight disturbances result in visual field defect. Sensory loss: Unable to identify object placed in h ...

Administer proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to reduce risk of gastric irri- tation: Lansoprazole, omeprazole, esomeprazole, rabep ...

Spastic: Scissor-like gait Underdeveloped limbs Increased deep tendon reflexes Contractures Involuntary muscle contraction and ...

Down Syndrome What Went Wrong? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder resulting in retardation most commonly caused by three instea ...

Provide speech therapy to help the child develop communications skills. Treatment is focused on treating complications of Down ...

Difficulty climbing and running. Gowers sign where the child uses upper body to move from a prone to upright position Posture ...

experience altered sensory perception in the same areas, such as the sensa- tion of crawling, tingling, burning, or pain. The pr ...

Call physician for respiratory changes or decrease in pulse oximeter reading. Monitor gag reflex. Monitor for visual changes. ...