Acute Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorders: Priority Action for Acute Diarrhea (RN
QSEN - Safety , Active Learning
Template - System Disorder, RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 22) - 1. Acute diarrhea is a
sudden increase in frequency
and change in consistency of stool. It is
usually secondary to an infectious agent in the
GI tract, upper respiratory infection, urinary
tract infection, antibiotic use, or laxative use.
lf-resolution occurs in less than 14 days if
dehydration does not occur. Acute infectious
diarrhea is caused by a variety of viral, bacterial,
or parasitic pathogens.
2. start dehydration therapy with oral agent
Safe Administration of Medication: Restraining Methods for an Infant (RN QSEN -
Safety , Active Learning Template -
Nursing Skill, RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 8) - 1. offer lidocaine or numbing substance to
the site
2. let the parents hold the toddler
3. use therapeutic hugging
Nutrition Across the Lifespan: Indications of Protein Deficiency (RM Nutrition 6.0
Chp. 7, Active Learning Template -
Basic Concept) - 1. protein should comprise 20% of daily totals
2. protein is essential for rapid tissue growth
3. includes meat fish poultry peanut butter
4. A sluggish metabolism
Trouble losing weight
Trouble building muscle mass
Low energy levels and fatigue
Poor concentration and trouble learning
Moodiness and mood swings
Muscle, bone and joint pain
Blood sugar changes that can lead to diabetes
Slow wound healing
Low immunity
Health Promotion of Toddlers (1 to 3 Years): Reportable Findings (Active Learning
Template - Growth and Development,
RM NCC RN 10.0 Chp 4) - 1. toddlers sleep 11-12 hours a day
, 2. toddlers should be walking without help, throwing a ball, stand on one foot, hops
3. watch for choking, burns and aspiration of foriegn objects
Immunizations: Schedule for Infant Immunizations (Active Learning Template -
Medication, RM NCC RN 10.0 chp 35) - 1. hep b, rota virus, dtap, tdap from 2-4
months
Dermatitis and Acne: Evaluating Parent Understanding of Diaper Rash (RN QSEN -
Patient-centered Care, Active
Learning Template - System Disorder, RM NCC RN 10.0 chp 31) - 1. diaper
dermatitis
Promptly remove the soiled diaper.
Clean urine the perineal area with a
nonirritating cleanser.
Expose the affected area to air.
Use superabsorbent disposable diapers to reduce
skin exposure.
Apply a skin barrier, such as zinc oxide. Do not wash it
off with each diaper change
Complications of Infants: Providing Dietary Teaching About Phenylketonuria (Active
Learning Template - System
Disorder, RM NCC RN 10.0 chp 42) - These women must adhere
to strict dietary guidelines from 3 months before
conception throughout pregnancy.
All newborns are screened for PKU by blood spot
analysis after the newborn has ingested a source of
protein and usually within the first 2 days of birth.
Immediate identification and implementing a diet
with low phenylalanine significantly decreases the
occurrence of cognitive impairment
Goal is a phenylalanine level between 2 and 8 mg/dL.
Monitor phenylalanine levels in newborns who are
breastfeeding. Breast milk contains phenylalanine, so
exclusively breastfeeding might not be possible.
Gastrointestinal Disorders: Menu Items for Celiac Disease (Active Learning
Template - System Disorder, RM Nutrition 6.0
Chp. 13) - Encourage clients to eat foods that are glutenfree: milk,
cheese, rice, corn, eggs, potatoes, fruits, vegetables,
fresh meats and fish, dried beans.
Remind clients to read labels on processed products.
Gravy mixes, sauces, cold cuts, soups, and many other
products have gluten as an ingredient
It is a chronic, inherited, genetic disorder with
autoimmune characteristics. Clients who have celiac
disease are unable to digest the protein gluten.