ATI Pediatrics Disorders/Diseases Detiled Questions and Answers 2023.

ATI Pediatrics Disorders/Diseases Detiled Questions and Answers 2023. Epistaxis -have child sit up with head tilted foward to prevent aspiration of blood -apply pressure to lower nose for at least 10min -apply ice acrossbridge of nose if bleeding continues Iron Deficiency Anemia -risks due to poor diet, rapid growth, menses, and obesity -results from lack of iron, and is the most preventable mineral disturbance Risk factors of Iron deficiency anemia Excessive intake of cow's milk for toddlers -milk is not a good source of iron Nursing care of iron deficiency anemia -Provide iron supplements until 4-6 months -modify diet to include high iron and vitamin C -Give iron supplements 1hr. Before or 2 hr. After milk/antacid to prevent decreased absorption (use a straw with liquid preparation, use a z-track into deep muscle) -dried beans, lentils, PB, green, leafy veggies, poultry, red meat, bread