UNIT 5: Nursing Care of Children and Families
Prevention and Early Detection of Disease in Infants, Children and Adoloscents
Growth and Development
Infant (28 days-1 year)
Toddler (1-3 yr)
Preschooler (3-5 yr)
School age (6-12 yr)
Adolescent (12-18 yr)
Development Disabilities
Down syndrome
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): behavioral disorder (DSM-IV)
Psychosocial-cultural functions
Disorders affecting fluid-gas transport
Cardiovascular Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Disorders of the Blood
Leukemia
Sickle cell anemia
Hemophilia
Pulmonary Disorders
Cystic fibrosis
Pediatric respiratory infections
Apnea-related disorders
Disorders affecting Protective Functions
Immunity and Communicable Disease
Reye Syndrome
Autoimmune Disorders
Streptococcus Infections/Sequelae
Rheumatic fever
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis
Kawasaki Disease (Mucocutaneous Lymph node Syndrome)
Bacterial Infections
Acute otitis media
Bacterial meningitis
Infestations
Accidents: Ingestions and Poisonings
General Principles
Salicylate poisoning
Acetaminophen poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Allergic Response: Threats to Health Status
Infantile eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Asthma
Pediatric Surgery: Nursing Consideraitons
Disorders affecting Nutritional Functioning
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Melitus
Upper Gastrointestinal Anomalies
Cleft lip and cleft palate
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Disorders affecting Elimination
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Lower gastrointestinal anomalies/obstruction
Acute gastroenteritis (AGE)
Genitourinary Disorders
Hypospadias
Wilm's tumor
Nephrosis
Disorders affecting Comfort, Rest, Activity, and Mobility
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cerebral palsy
Spina bifida (myelodysplasia)
Disorders affecting Sensory-Perceptual Functioning
Hydrocephalus
Febrile seizures
Selected Pediatric Emergencies