Neuro/Cognitive
This is characterized by a chromosomal abnormality in which the fetus receives 47 chromosomes instead of the normal 46.
What is Down's syndrome?
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This type of diabetes is caused by the body's resistance to recognize and use insulin.
What is type 2 diabetes?
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This is often described as "the itch that scratches" with pruritis as a classic clinical characteristic. Signs and symptoms include a red, raised rash that is pruritic and may cause some discomfort or pain.
What is atopic dermatitis?
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This tumor originates in one or both kidneys. Discharge teaching includes monitoring for fever and the incision site for signs of infection. Stress the importance of f/up appointments.
What is Wilms' tumor (nephroblastoma)?
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This must be started within 30 minutes of picking up from the lab. The patient's vital signs must be monitored throughout this procedure. Two nurses must verify before administering.
What is blood transfusion?
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Some of the signs and symptoms of this disorder include difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities, often "on the go" or often acting as if "driven by a motor," and often has difficulty awaiting turn.
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
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What is precocious puberty? Also known as pituitary hyperfunction
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This can be prevented in some adolescents with care in skin cleansing along with decreasing rubbing and picking of the existing comedones. Avoiding oil-based cleansing and moisturizing products.
What is acne?
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This is usually detected by the caregiver, who notices a whitish glow in the pupil known as leukocoria (cat's eye reflex). Other signs include strabismus, blindness (late sign), and red, painful eyes.
What is retinoblastoma?
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Signs and symptoms of this condition include bruising, excessive bleeding, soft tissue bleeding, swelling or stiffness of joints, decreased ROM of extremities, etc.
What is hemophilia?
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Some of the signs and symptoms include hyperflexibility, flat bridge of the nose, short neck with extra folds of skin, small head, and slanting eyes with folds of skin at the inner corners.
What is Down's syndrome?
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This is caused by insulin deficiency and infection is the most frequent factor associated with the development. Diagnosis is confirmed with a blood glucose of greater than 250 mg/dL, ketonuria, etc.
What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
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This condition is very contagious and passed by touch from the infected child to others. Good hand washing and keeping a child at home for 24 hours after the induction of the antibiotics will decrease the spread.
What is impetigo contagiosa?
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This type of cancer involves the bone as well as soft tissue.
What is Ewing's sarcoma?
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Initial signs may include fatigue, SOB, headache, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, and pale skin. Diagnosis includes a CBC and reticulocyte count to evaluate the HGB and HCT.
What is anemia?
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Signs and symptoms include persistent qualitative impairment in social reciprocity, impaired communication, and restrictive or repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
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This disorder is an inability to convert an essential amino acid. It can result in significant irreversible neurological delays, intellectual disabilities, and seizures.
What is phenylketonuria (PKU)?
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Within 3 to 10 days, a papule or vesicle (blister) develops at the site, followed by regional lymphadenopathy (lymph node enlargement), which can last for months. The child may have a fever.
What is cat scratch disease?
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The signs and symptoms of this cancer include fatigue, lethargy, enlarged lymph nodes, anorexia, pallor, bone or joint pain, limping, etc.
What is acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)?
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The following are anticipated interventions: rest, hydration, pain control, and adequate oxygenation. The fluid requirement recommendations are 1.5 times above the child's normal calculated requirements.
What is sickle cell disease?
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The nurse noticed bruising of various degrees of healing on a child so the nurse next action is to
What is report the possibility of child abuse?
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Educational teaching to parents includes ensuring that the medication is taken without food, the importance of compliance with the medication regimen, and periodic monitoring of thyroid function.
What is levothyroxine?
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This depth of burn is presented with a white or pale color to the injured tissue. There are generally huge blisters, which burst, and the pale dermis is visible. This type of burn is extremely painful.
What is deep partial thickness burn?
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Malignant lymphoma is a cancer of lymphoid tissue or lymphatic system. This particular type has no single focal origin has a rapid onset, and presents with widespread involvement.
What is non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
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The five stages of grieving.
What are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance?
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