RN VATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN

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RN VATI NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN 1.Tetralogy fallout clinical manifestations include systolic heart murmur, cyanotic spells, seizures and loss of consciousness, clubbing, SOB with squatting, thrill ... at the left sternal border. Infants who have Tetralogy of Fallot experience anoxic spells when the infants oxygen requirements exceed the oxygen available in the blood supply, like when the infant is crying, or following a feeding.2.Manifestations of a brain tumor include vomiting, clumsiness, irritability, persistent headaches. Information that should be provided to patients includes that benign brain tumors develop from the meninges or cranial nerves and do not metastasize. 3.Interventions for a child who has hemophilia A include administering factor VIII, and assessing for changes in LOC. Hemophilia A accounts for 80% of cases and it caused by a deficiency in factor VIII.4.When caring for a child who has had a submersion injury the nurse should inform the parents that the child needs observations because the child is still at risk for complications from the submersioninjury such as cerebral swelling. Complications can include respiratory compromise and cerebral edema during the first 24 hours after submersion. Questions 1.A nurse is caring for a child admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma. Discuss the nursing care needs of this child.oAssess airway for patency oAssess breath sounds (monitor for SOB)oTake vital signs and O2 stats oPosition patient high fowlers to maximize ventilation oAdminister O2 & meds as ordered 2.A nurse is providing information on injury prevention to the parents of a toddler. What information should be discussed?oToys that are age appropriate oEmergency procedures for chokingoChild should not be left unattended with animals oStranger safety danger oWear sunscreen whenever outsideoSupervise closely when near pools (swimming lessons are encouraged for safety)oDoors and windows should be kept locked 3.What information regarding strategies to decrease the spread of infection should the nurse provide to the parents of a child with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)?oProper way to perform hand hygiene oEducate on the importance to cover your nose & mouth with a tissue when sneezing orcoughin [Show More]

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