Describe the S&S of a child with meningitis
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Fever, irritability, vomiting, neck stiffness, opisthotonos, positive Kernig
sign, positive Brudzinski's, infant may not show all classic signs even though
very ill
,Compare the dietary interventions for AGN & nephrosis
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AGN: Low sodium diet with no added salt
Nephrosis: High protein, low salt diet
What medications are used to treat rheumatic fever?
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Penicillin
Erythromycin
Aspirin
What are two nursing priorities for a newborn with myelominingocle?
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Prevention of infection of the sac & monitoring for hydrocephalus (measure
head circumference, check fontanel, assess neurologic functioning)
How should a parent be instructed to childproof a house?
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, By being taught to lock all cabinets, to safely store all toxic household
items in locked cabinets, and to examine the house from the child's POV
Why are IV fluids important for a child with an increased respiratory rate?
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The child is at risk for dehydration & acid-base imbalances
What interventions can be taught to prevent urinary tract infections in children?
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Avoid bubble baths
Void frequently
Drink adequate fluids, especially acidic fluids such as apple or cranberry
juice
Clean genital area from front to back
What are physical features of a child with Down syndrome?
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Simian creases in palms
Hypotonia
Protruding tongue
Upward-outward slant of eyes
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Fever, irritability, vomiting, neck stiffness, opisthotonos, positive Kernig
sign, positive Brudzinski's, infant may not show all classic signs even though
very ill
,Compare the dietary interventions for AGN & nephrosis
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AGN: Low sodium diet with no added salt
Nephrosis: High protein, low salt diet
What medications are used to treat rheumatic fever?
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Penicillin
Erythromycin
Aspirin
What are two nursing priorities for a newborn with myelominingocle?
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Prevention of infection of the sac & monitoring for hydrocephalus (measure
head circumference, check fontanel, assess neurologic functioning)
How should a parent be instructed to childproof a house?
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, By being taught to lock all cabinets, to safely store all toxic household
items in locked cabinets, and to examine the house from the child's POV
Why are IV fluids important for a child with an increased respiratory rate?
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The child is at risk for dehydration & acid-base imbalances
What interventions can be taught to prevent urinary tract infections in children?
Give this one a try later!
Avoid bubble baths
Void frequently
Drink adequate fluids, especially acidic fluids such as apple or cranberry
juice
Clean genital area from front to back
What are physical features of a child with Down syndrome?
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Simian creases in palms
Hypotonia
Protruding tongue
Upward-outward slant of eyes
