Patho
Muscle contractions in stomach, diaphragm, abdomen which can cause dehydration in this population.
Vomiting
Genetic predisposition, maternal smoking, substance use, folic acid deficiency, certain medications.
Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Watery/loose stools, fever, vomiting, bloody stools, fatigue, weight loss, abdominal pain.
Diarrhea
Address underlying disorders; Education, social support, behavioral modifications; Nutritional counseling and caloric supplementation; Referrals to specialists like dietitians
Failure to Thrive
Explain each step of the assessment to the child to reduce anxiety.
Recognize Cues (Assessment)
Bacteria, often E. coli from feces, can enter the urinary system via the urethra, causing infection.
UTI
Children who did not complete the immunization series for this vaccine and living in unsanitary conditions or crowded houses.
Pertussis
Acute phase: high fever, conjunctivitis, myocarditis, mucositis, strawberry tongue, lymphadenopathy, rash.
Kawasaki Disease
Viral, the course is usually self-limiting, and the child will improve on their own
Bacterial, antibiotics will be prescribed. Typically penicillin
Tonsillitis
The nurse should render first aid and attempt to clear the airway.
Take Actions (Implementation)
A progressive, non-reversible loss of kidney function, often precipitated by AKI.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Congenital heart defects, Family history and teratogenic exposures during pregnancy
Heart Failure
Sweating, assuming a tripod position, restlessness, presence of retractions, wheezing
Asthma
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE) to maintain ductus arteriosus patency in order to maintain adequate cardiac output in severe cases.
Congenital Heart Defects
Identify potential structural, functional, or behavioral causes of feeding issues.
Analyze Cues (Analysis)
This virus incubation period of 4 to 6 days with viral shedding up to 11 days and this virus can survive on surfaces for several hours
RSV
Mental health disorders, negative early feeding experiences, cultural ideals, perfectionism
Eating Disorders
Cloudy, tea-colored urine, Periorbital Edema, Facial edema: worse in the morning and then spreads to extremities and abdomen throughout the day
Glomerulonephritis
With a procedure this releases constriction, allowing for normal feeding and growth.
Pyloric Stenosis
Collaborate with healthcare providers for worsening fluid balance, respiratory status, and mental status
Generate Solutions (Planning)
Develops due to an anomaly in the protein responsible for making mucus in organs
Cystic Fibrosis
Family history, early introduction of protein solids, Down syndrome, autoimmune disorders, type 1 diabetes
Celiac Disease
Sudden, severe abdominal pain with intermittent or constant crying, Green vomiting, distended abdomen, red jelly-like stool, Palpable sausage-shaped mass and Dance sign
Intussusception
Treatment involves nephrectomy, followed by chemotherapy and radiation.
Staging occurs post-nephrectomy, with prognosis affected by tumor rupture during surgery.
Wilms' Tumors
The child’s pain level goal, or manifestations to demonstrate a decrease in pain level for the child, will be a high-level outcome for the child
Evaluate Outcomes (Evaluation)