Pediatric Renal and Genitourinary Disorders ACUTE DISORDERS Acute Glomerulonephritis Acute glomerulonephritis is a broad term used to describe several disease processes that result in glomerular injury. The glomerular injury is…
Pediatric Eye and Ear Problems CONDITIONS OF THE EYE Also see Chapter 16 for additional information on eye problems. Infectious Processes Infectious processes of the eye include conjunctivitis, periorbital or…
Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders CARDIAC PROCEDURES Cardiac Catheterization Cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure used to identify cardiac anatomy; measure intracardiac pressures, shunts, and oxygen saturations; and calculate systemic and pulmonary…
Pediatric Neurologic Disorders NEUROLOGIC AND NEUROSURGICAL DISORDERS It is essential to have strong knowledge of growth and development and use physical assessment skills while caring for a child with a…
Care of the Sick or Hospitalized Child GENERAL PRINCIPLES Hospitalization of a child brings about a range of emotions in the child and his or her family. In order to…
Complications of the Childbearing Experience ANTEPARTUM/OBSTETRIC COMPLICATIONS NURSING ALERT Many obstetric complications involve the possibility of hemorrhage, requiring blood replacement. Determine the patient’s feelings and beliefs regarding the possibility of…
Nursing Management During Labor and Delivery THE LABOR PROCESS The phases of pregnancy, labor, and birth are normal physiologic processes. A pregnant woman typically approaches the birth process with possible…
Pediatric Physical Assessment HISTORY Obtaining a History A history of the child is obtained to establish a relationship with the child and family; to assess what a family understands about…
Musculoskeletal Disorders OVERVIEW AND ASSESSMENT Evidence Base National Association for Orthopaedic Nurses. 2012. Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing. Across the Lifespan (3rd ed.). Chicago: Author. McRae, R. (2010). Clinical orthopaedic…
Care of Mother and Neonate During the Postpartum Period NURSING CARE OF THE MOTHER The Puerperium The puerperium is the period beginning after delivery and ending when the woman’s body…
