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Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - E-Book

Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - E-Book

Marilyn J. Hockenberry | David Wilson

(2018)

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Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children - E-Book

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Front Cover cover
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Brief TOC i
Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children iii
Copyright Page iv
Dedication v
Contributors ix
Reviewers xi
Preface xiii
Organization of the Book xiii
Unifying Principles xv
The Family as the Unit of Care xv
An Integrated Approach to Development xv
Focus on Wellness and Illness: Child, Family, and Community xv
Nursing Care xv
Critical Role of Research and Evidence-Based Practice xv
Special Features xvii
Acknowledgments xix
Table Of Contents xxi
I Children, Their Families, and the Nurse 1
1 Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing 1
Concepts 1
Health Care for Children 1
Health Promotion 1
Development 2
Nutrition 2
Oral Health 2
Childhood Health Problems 3
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes 3
Childhood Injuries 3
Violence 5
Mental Health Problems 6
Infant Mortality 6
Childhood Mortality 7
Childhood Morbidity 7
The Art of Pediatric Nursing 7
Philosophy of Care 7
Family-Centered Care 7
Atraumatic Care 7
Role of the Pediatric Nurse 8
Therapeutic Relationship 8
Family Advocacy and Caring 8
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 8
Health Teaching 9
Injury Prevention 9
Support and Counseling 9
Coordination and Collaboration 10
Ethical Decision Making 10
Research and Evidence-Based Practice 10
Clinical Reasoning and the Process of Providing Nursing Care to Children and Families 11
Clinical Reasoning 11
Nursing Process 11
Assessment 11
Diagnosis 11
Outcomes Identification 11
Planning 11
Implementation 11
Evaluation 12
Documentation 12
Quality Outcome Measures 12
NCLEX Review Questions 13
Correct Answers 13
References 13
2 Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion 15
Concepts 15
General Concepts 15
Definition of Family 15
Family Theories 15
Family Systems Theory 15
Family Stress Theory 16
Developmental Theory 17
Family Nursing Interventions 17
Family Structure and Function 17
Family Structure 17
Traditional Nuclear Family 18
Nuclear Family 18
Blended Family 18
Extended Family 18
Single-Parent Family 18
Binuclear Family 18
Polygamous Family 19
Communal Family 19
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Families 19
Family Strengths and Functioning Style 19
Family Roles and Relationships 19
Parental Roles 19
Role Learning 20
Family Size and Configuration 20
Parenting 20
Parenting Styles 20
Limit Setting and Discipline 21
Minimizing Misbehavior 21
General Guidelines for Implementing Discipline 21
Types of Discipline 21
Special Parenting Situations 23
Parenting the Adopted Child 23
Issues of Origin 23
Adolescence 24
Cross-Racial and International Adoption 24
Parenting and Divorce 24
Impact of Divorce on Children 25
Telling the Children 25
Custody and Parenting Partnerships 26
Single Parenting 27
Single Fathers 27
Parenting in Reconstituted Families 27
Parenting in Dual-Earner Families 27
Working Mothers 28
Kinship Care 28
Foster Parenting 28
Sociocultural Influences on Children and Families 28
Influences in the Surrounding Environment 29
School Communities: School Health and School Connectedness 29
Schools 29
Peer Cultures 30
Community 30
Broader Influences on Child Health 30
Social Media and Mass Media 30
Race and Ethnicity 31
Social Class 32
Poverty 32
Economy and Poverty 32
Parental Education 33
Land of Origin and Immigration Status 33
Religion/Spiritual Identity 34
Cultural Humility and Health Care Providers’ Contribution 37
NCLEX Review Questions 38
Correct Answers 38
References 38
3 Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family 41
Concepts 41
Genetic/Genomic Nursing Competencies 41
Genetics and Genomics 41
Congenital Anomalies 44
Genetic Disorders 45
Numeric Chromosome Abnormalities 45
Autosome Aneuploidies 46
Trisomy 21 46
Trisomy 18 48
Trisomy 13 48
Sex Chromosome Aneuploidies 48
47,XXY 48
47,XYY 48
45,XO 48
47,XXX 49
Structural Chromosome Abnormalities 49
46,XX,del(5p) or 46,XY,del(5p) 49
Fragile X Syndrome 50
Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome 50
Chromosome Instability Syndromes 50
Single-Gene Disorders 50
Autosomal Inheritance Patterns 50
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance 50
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance 52
Sex-Linked Inheritance Patterns 57
Sex-Linked Traits 58
X-Linked Recessive Inheritance 58
X-Linked Dominant Inheritance 58
Variable Patterns of Gene Expression and Inheritance 59
Mitochondrial Disorders 60
Hereditary Cancer Predisposition Genes 60
Multifactorial (Complex) Disorders 61
Disorders of the Intrauterine Environment 61
Inborn Errors of Metabolism 62
Phenylketonuria 63
Pathophysiology 63
Clinical Manifestations 63
Diagnostic Evaluation* 63
Therapeutic Management* 64
Prognosis 65
Nursing Care Management 65
Galactosemia 65
Diagnostic Evaluation* 66
Therapeutic Management 66
Prognosis 66
Nursing Care Management† 66
Cytogenetic Diagnostic Techniques 66
Molecular Diagnostic Techniques 66
Predisposition Genetic Testing 67
Therapeutic Management of Genetic Disease 67
Phenotype Modification 67
Surgical Management 67
Diet Modification 67
Metabolic Manipulation 67
Avoidance of Drugs or Other Harmful Substances 68
Immunologic Prevention 68
Transplantation 68
Gene Product Replacement 68
Gene Transfer 68
Environmental Modification 68
Impact of Hereditary Disorders on the Family 68
Genetic Testing 68
Purposes of Screening 68
Newborn Screening 69
Screening for Reproductive Information 69
Screening for Epidemiologic Information 69
Significance of Screening to Families 69
Prenatal Testing 70
Prenatal Screening Tests 70
Prenatal Diagnostic Procedures 70
Genetic Evaluation and Counseling 71
Pediatric Indications for Genetic Consultation 71
Genetic Services 71
Estimation of Risks 72
Communicating Risks 72
Role of Nurses 72
Nursing Assessment: Applying and Integrating Genetic and Genomic Knowledge 72
Identification and Referral 76
Providing Education, Care, and Support 76
NCLEX Review Questions 77
Correct Answers 78
References 78
Internet Resources 79
II Childhood and Family Assessment 80
4 Communication, Physical, and Developmental Assessment of the Child and Family 80
Concepts 80
Guidelines for Communication and Interviewing 80
Establishing a Setting for Communication 80
Appropriate Introduction 80
Assurance of Privacy and Confidentiality 80
Computer Privacy and Applications in Nursing 80
Telephone Triage and Counseling 81
Communicating With Families 81
Communicating With Parents 81
Encouraging the Parents to Talk 81
Directing the Focus 82
Listening and Cultural Awareness 82
Using Silence 82
Being Empathic 82
Providing Anticipatory Guidance 82
Avoiding Blocks to Communication 82
Communicating With Families Through an Interpreter 83
Communicating With Children 83
Communication Related to Development of Thought Processes 84
Infancy 84
Early Childhood 84
School-Age Years 85
Adolescence 85
Communication Techniques 85
Play 85
History Taking 87
Performing a Health History 87
Identifying Information 88
Informant 88
Chief Complaint 88
Present Illness 88
Analyzing a Symptom 89
History 89
Birth History 89
Dietary History 89
Previous Illnesses, Injuries, and Surgeries 89
Allergies. 89
Current Medications 89
Immunizations 90
Growth and Development 90
Habits 90
Sexual History 90
Family Health History 91
Geographic Location 91
Family Structure 91
Psychosocial History 93
Review of Systems 93
Nutritional Assessment 93
Dietary Intake 93
Clinical Examination of Nutrition 95
Evaluation of Nutritional Assessment 98
General Approaches Toward Examining the Child 98
Sequence of the Examination 98
Preparation of the Child 98
Physical Examination 98
Growth Measurements 98
Growth Charts 98
Length 98
Height 103
Weight 104
Skinfold Thickness and Arm Circumference 104
Head Circumference 104
Physiologic Measurements 105
Temperature 105
Pulse 105
Respiration 108
Blood Pressure 108
Selection of Cuff 108
Measurement and Interpretation 108
Orthostatic Hypotension 109
General Appearance 111
Skin 111
Accessory Structures 111
Lymph Nodes 111
Head and Neck 112
Eyes 112
Inspection of External Structures 112
Inspection of Internal Structures 113
Preparing the Child 113
Funduscopic Examination 113
Vision Testing 114
Ocular Alignment 114
Visual Acuity Testing in Children 115
Visual Acuity Testing in Infants and Difficult-to-Test Children 115
Peripheral Vision 115
Color Vision 115
Ears 115
Inspection of External Structures 115
Inspection of Internal Structures 117
Positioning the Child 117
Otoscopic Examination 118
Auditory Testing 119
Nose 119
Inspection of External Structures 119
Inspection of Internal Structures 120
Mouth and Throat 120
Inspection of Internal Structures 121
Chest 121
Lungs 122
Auscultation 122
Heart 124
Auscultation 125
Origin of Heart Sounds 125
Differentiating Normal Heart Sounds 125
Heart Murmurs 126
Abdomen 126
Inspection 126
Auscultation 127
Palpation 127
Genitalia 128
Male Genitalia 128
Female Genitalia 129
Anus 130
Back and Extremities 130
Spine 130
Extremities 130
Joints 131
Muscles 131
Neurologic Assessment 131
Cerebellar Function 131
Reflexes 131
Cranial Nerves 132
Developmental Assessment 132
Ages and Stages 135
NCLEX Review Questions 135
Correct Answers 135
References 136
5 Pain Assessment and Management in Children 137
Concepts 137
What Is Pain and How Does It Occur? 137
What Does Pain Do Besides Hurt? 138
Common Acute Pain Conditions in Children 138
Needlestick Pain 140
Postoperative Pain 140
Common Chronic Pain Conditions in Children 140
Headaches 141
Abdominal Pain 141
Musculoskeletal Pain 141
Neuropathic Pain Syndromes 141
Common Mixed-Pain Conditions in Children 141
Burn Pain 141
Cancer Pain 142
Sickle Cell Pain 143
Measuring Pain in Children 143
Observational Pain Measures 143
Special Populations 144
Preterm Infants 144
Cognitively Impaired Children 145
Children Postanesthesia 145
Children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 145
Self-Report Pain Rating Scales 145
Cultural Considerations 146
Special Populations 146
Children with autism spectrum disorder. 146
Chronic and Recurrent Pain Assessment 147
Multidimensional Measures 147
Prevention and Treatment of Pain in Children 148
Biobehavioral Interventions 149
Pharmacologic Management of Pain 150
Nonopioids 151
Opioids 151
Genetic Variants of Drug Metabolism 151
Coanalgesic Drugs 152
Choosing the Pain Medication Dose 152
Choosing the Timing of Analgesia 152
Choosing the Method of Administration 152
Patient-Controlled Analgesia 156
Epidural Analgesia 156
Transmucosal and Transdermal Analgesia 157
Monitoring Side Effects 157
Specific Strategies for Special Populations 159
Pain Prevention for Needlestick 159
Care During Painful and Invasive Procedures 159
Procedural sedation and analgesia. 159
Biobehavioral Interventions With Postsurgical Pain 161
Pain Management in Obese and Overweight Children 162
Adjusted weight calculations for obese and overweight children 162
Treatment for Chronic Pain 162
Pain With Pediatric Cancer 163
Pain Prevention and Treatment for Children With Sickle Cell Disease 163
Pain Treatment During End-of-Life Care 163
NCLEX Review Questions 164
Correct Answers 164
References 164
6 Childhood Communicable and Infectious Diseases 169
Concepts 169
Infection Control 169
Immunizations* 170
Schedule for Immunizations 171
Recommendations for Routine Immunizations* 172
Hepatitis B Virus 172
Hepatitis A Virus 172
Diphtheria 172
Tetanus 172
Pertussis 173
Polio 173
Measles 173
Mumps 174
Rubella 174
Haemophilus influenzae Type b 174
Varicella 174
Pneumococcal Disease 175
Influenza 175
Meningococcal Disease 175
Rotavirus 176
Human Papillomavirus 176
Reactions 176
Contraindications and Precautions 176
Administration 178
Communicable Diseases 179
Nursing Care Management 179
Prevent Spread 187
Prevent Complications 187
Provide Comfort 188
Support Child and Family 188
Conjunctivitis 188
Therapeutic Management 188
Nursing Care Management 188
Stomatitis 189
Therapeutic Management 189
Nursing Care Management 189
Zika Virus 190
Therapeutic Management 190
Nursing Care Management 190
Intestinal Parasitic Diseases 190
General Nursing Care Management 190
Giardiasis 190
Therapeutic Management 192
Enterobiasis (Pinworms) 193
Diagnostic Evaluation 193
Therapeutic Management 193
Nursing Care Management 193
Bedbugs 193
NCLEX Review Questions 194
Correct Answers 194
References 194
III Family-Centered Care of the Newborn 196
7 Health Promotion of the Newborn and Family 196
Concepts 196
Adjustment to Extrauterine Life 196
Immediate Adjustments 196
Respiratory System 196
Circulatory System 196
Physiologic Status of Other Systems 197
Thermoregulation 197
Hematopoietic System 197
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 197
Gastrointestinal System 197
Renal System 197
Integumentary System 198
Musculoskeletal System 198
Defenses Against Infection 198
Endocrine System 198
Neurologic System 198
Sensory Functions 199
Vision 199
Hearing 199
Smell 199
Taste 199
Touch 199
Nursing Care of the Newborn and Family 199
Assessment 199
Initial Assessment: Apgar Scoring 199
Transitional Assessment: Periods of Reactivity 200
Behavioral Assessment 200
Patterns of Sleep and Activity 200
Cry 201
Assessment of Attachment Behaviors 201
Clinical Assessment of Gestational Age 202
Weight Related to Gestational Age 203
Physical Assessment 204
General Measurements 204
Vital Signs 209
General Appearance 211
Skin 211
Head 211
Eyes 212
Ears 213
Nose 213
Mouth and Throat 213
Neck 213
Chest 213
Lungs 213
Heart 215
Abdomen 215
Female Genitalia 215
Male Genitalia 216
Back and Anus 216
Extremities 216
Neurologic System 216
Maintain A Patent Airway 217
Maintain a Stable Body Temperature 217
Protect From Infection and Injury 218
Identification 218
Eye Care 218
Vitamin K Administration 218
Hepatitis B Vaccine Administration 219
Newborn Screening 219
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening 220
Bathing 220
Care of the Umbilicus 220
Circumcision 221
Provide Optimum Nutrition 222
Cultural Influences on Infant Feeding 223
Human Milk 224
Breastfeeding 224
Breastfeeding Problems 227
Bottle-Feeding 227
Preparation of Formula 227
Feeding Schedules 229
Feeding Behavior 229
Commercially Prepared Formulas 229
Alternate Milk Products 230
Promote Parent-Infant Bonding (Attachment) 230
Infant Behavior 230
Maternal Attachment 230
Paternal Engrossment 231
Siblings 232
Multiple Births and Subsequent Children 232
Prepare for Discharge and Home Care 233
NCLEX Review Questions 235
Correct Answers 235
References 235
8 Health Problems of the Newborn 238
Concepts 238
Birth Injuries 238
Soft Tissue Injury 238
Nursing Care Management 238
Head Injury 238
Caput Succedaneum 238
Subgaleal Hemorrhage 239
Cephalhematoma 239
Nursing Care Management 239
Fractures 240
Nursing Care Management 240
Nerve Injuries 241
Facial Paralysis 241
Brachial Palsy 241
Phrenic Nerve Paralysis 242
Nursing Care Management 242
Cranial Deformities 242
Microcephaly 242
Nursing Care Management 243
Craniostenosis 243
IV Family-Centered Care of the Infant 338
10 Health Promotion of the Infant and Family 338
Concepts 338
Promoting Optimum Growth and Development 338
Biologic Development 338
Proportional Changes 338
Sensory Changes 338
Maturation of Systems 339
Fine Motor Development 342
Gross Motor Development 342
Head Control. 342
Rolling Over. 343
Sitting. 343
Locomotion. 343
Psychosocial Development 344
Developing a Sense of Trust (Erikson) 344
Cognitive Development 345
Sensorimotor Phase (Piaget) 345
Development of Body Image 347
Development of Gender Identity 347
Social Development 348
Attachment 348
Effects of Prolonged Separation. 348
Separation Anxiety. 349
Stranger Fear. 349
Language Development 349
Personal-Social Behavior 350
Play 350
Temperament 350
Coping With Concerns Related to Normal Growth and Development 352
Separation Anxiety and Stranger Fear 352
Limit Setting and Discipline 352
Alternative Child Care Arrangements 358
Types of Child Care. 358
Guiding Parents in Selecting Child Care. 358
Thumb Sucking and Use of Pacifier 359
Teething 360
Promoting Optimum Health During Infancy 360
Nutrition 360
The First 6 Months* 361
The Second 6 Months 362
Selection and Introduction of Solid Foods 363
Weaning 363
Sleep and Activity 363
Dental Health 364
Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention 364
Motor Vehicle Injuries 364
Nurse’s Role in Injury Prevention 368
Anticipatory Guidance—Care of Families 368
NCLEX Review Questions 370
Correct Answers 370
References 370
11 Health Problems of the Infant 372
Concepts 372
Nutritional Imbalances 372
Vitamin Imbalances 372
Mineral Imbalances 373
Nursing Care Management 373
Health Problems Related to Nutrition 374
Severe Acute Malnutrition (Protein-Energy Malnutrition) 374
Kwashiorkor 374
Marasmus 375
Therapeutic Management 375
Nursing Care Management 376
Food Sensitivity 376
Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management 377
Nursing Care Management 378
Cow’s Milk Allergy 378
Diagnostic Evaluation 378
Therapeutic Management 379
Nursing Care Management 379
Lactose Intolerance 379
Nursing Care Management 380
Failure to Thrive 380
Diagnostic Evaluation 380
Therapeutic Management 381
Prognosis 381
Nursing Care Management 381
Special Health Problems 382
Colic (Paroxysmal Abdominal Pain) 382
Etiology 382
Therapeutic Management 383
Nursing Care Management 383
Sleep Problems 383
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 384
Etiology 385
Risk Factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 385
Protective Factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 386
Infant Risk Factors 386
Nursing Care Management 386
Caring for the Family After Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 387
Positional Plagiocephaly 387
Diagnostic Evaluation 388
Therapeutic Management 388
Nursing Care Management 388
Apparent Life-Threatening Event 389
Diagnostic Evaluation 389
Therapeutic Management 389
Nursing Care Management 389
NCLEX Review Questions 390
Correct Answers 390
References 391
V Family-Centered Care of the Toddler and Preschooler 393
12 Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family 393
Concepts 393
Promoting Optimum Growth and Development 393
Biologic Development 393
Proportional Changes 393
Sensory Changes 393
Maturation of Systems 394
Gross and Fine Motor Development 395
Psychosocial Development 395
Developing a Sense of Autonomy (Erikson) 395
Cognitive Development 396
Sensorimotor Phase (Piaget) 396
Preoperational Phase (Piaget) 397
Moral Development: Preconventional or Premoral Level 398
Spiritual Development 398
Development of Body Image 399
Development of Gender Identity 399
Social Development 399
Separation and Individuation 399
Language Development 400
Personal-Social Behavior 401
Play 401
Temperament 402
Coping With Concerns Related to Normal Growth and Development 402
Toilet Training 402
Sibling Rivalry 405
Temper Tantrums 406
Negativism 407
Stress 407
Regression 407
Promoting Optimum Health During Toddlerhood 407
Nutrition 407
Nutritional Counseling 408
Dietary Guidelines 409
Vegetarian Diets 409
Complementary and Alternative Medicine 410
Nursing Care Management 411
Sleep and Activity 411
Dental Health 411
Regular Dental Examinations 411
Removal of Plaque 411
Fluoride 412
Dietary Factors 413
Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention 414
Motor Vehicle Injuries 414
Car Restraints 414
Drowning 416
Burns 417
Accidental Poisoning 418
Falls 418
Aspiration and Suffocation 419
Bodily Harm 419
Anticipatory Guidance—Care of Families 420
NCLEX Review Questions 420
Correct Answers 421
References 421
13 Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family 423
Concepts 423
Promoting Optimum Growth and Development 423
Biologic Development 423
Gross and Fine Motor Behavior 423
Psychosocial Development 424
Developing a Sense of Initiative (Erikson) 424
Oedipal Stage (Freud) 425
Cognitive Development 425
Preoperational Phase (Piaget) 425
Moral Development (Kohlberg) 426
Spiritual Development 426
Development of Body Image 426
Development of Sexuality 426
Social Development 426
Language 426
Personal-Social Behavior 427
Play 427
Temperament 430
Coping With Concerns Related to Normal Growth and Development 431
Preschool and Kindergarten Experience 431
Preparing the Child 431
Sex Education 432
Gifted Children 433
Aggression 433
Speech Problems 434
Stress 434
Fears 435
Promoting Optimum Health During the Preschool Years 436
Nutrition 436
Sleep and Activity 437
Dental Health 437
Injury Prevention 437
Anticipatory Guidance—Care of Families 437
NCLEX Review Questions 438
Correct Answers 438
References 439
14 Health Problems of Early Childhood 440
Concepts 440
Sleep Problems 440
Ingestion of Injurious Agents 440
Principles of Emergency Treatment 441
Assessment 444
Gastric Decontamination 444
Prevention of Recurrence 445
Heavy Metal Poisoning 445
Lead Poisoning 446
Causes of Lead Poisoning 446
Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestation 447
Diagnostic Evaluation 447
Anticipatory Guidance 447
Screening for Lead Poisoning 448
Therapeutic Management 448
Chelation Therapy 449
Prognosis 449
Nursing Care Management 449
Child Maltreatment 450
Child Neglect 450
Types of Neglect 451
Physical Abuse 451
Abusive Head Trauma 451
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy 451
Factors Predisposing to Physical Abuse 451
Parental Characteristics 452
Characteristics of the Child 452
Environmental Characteristics 452
Sexual Abuse 452
Characteristics of Abusers and Victims 452
Initiation and Perpetuation of Sexual Abuse 453
Nursing Care of the Maltreated Child 453
Caregiver-Child Interaction 453
History and Interview 454
Child Physical Abuse 454
Neglect and Emotional Abuse 454
Sexual Abuse 454
Physical Assessment 456
Child Physical Abuse 456
Neglect and Emotional Abuse 456
Sexual Abuse 456
Nursing Care Management 456
Protect the Child From Further Abuse 456
Support the Child 456
Support the Family 457
Plan for Discharge 457
Prevent Abuse 457
NCLEX Review Questions 458
Correct Answers 458
References 459
VI Family-Centered Care of the School-Age Child 460
15 Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family 460
Concepts 460
Promoting Optimum Growth and Development 460
Biologic Development 460
Physical Changes 460
Maturation of Systems 461
Prepubescence 461
Psychosocial Development 461
Developing a Sense of Industry (Erikson) 461
Temperament 462
Cognitive Development (Piaget) 463
Moral Development (Kohlberg) 465
Spiritual Development 465
Language Development 465
Social Development 466
Social Relationships and Cooperation 466
Clubs and Peer Groups 467
Relationships With Families 468
Play 468
Rules and Rituals 468
Team Play 469
Quiet Games and Activities 469
Ego Mastery 470
Development of Self-Concept 470
Body Image 470
Self-Esteem 470
Development of Sexuality 472
Sex Education 473
Nurse’s Role in Sex Education 473
Coping With Concerns Related to Normal Growth and Development 473
School Experience 473
Anticipatory Socialization 474
Role of the Teacher 474
Role of the Parents 474
Discipline 475
Dishonest Behavior 475
Coping With Stress 476
Fears 478
Latchkey Children 478
Promoting Optimum Health During the School Years 478
Health Behaviors 478
Nutrition 479
Outside Influences 479
School Programs 480
Nutrition Education 480
Sleep and Rest 481
Sleep Problems 481
Physical Activity 482
Physical Fitness 482
Sports 482
Acquisition of Skills 483
Television, Video Games, and the Internet 483
Dental Health 484
Brushing 485
School Health 485
Health Education 485
School Nursing Services 485
Injury Prevention 487
Risk-Taking Behavior 487
Motor Vehicle Injury 489
Bicycle Injury 489
Other Vehicle-Related Injuries 491
Injuries at School 491
Other Injuries 491
Nurse’s Role in Injury Prevention 492
Anticipatory Guidance—Care of Families 492
NCLEX Review Questions 493
Correct Answers 493
References 493
16 Health Problems of the School-Age Child 495
Concepts 495
Obesity: Complications, Treatment, and Prevention 495
Obesity 495
Etiology and Pathophysiology 496
Energy Balance 496
Genetic Factors 496
Diseases 496
Molecular, Metabolic, and Endocrine Factors: Regulators of Appetite 496
Caloric Equilibrium: Sociocultural Factors 497
Community and Institutional Contributors 497
Personal and Interpersonal Factors 497
Cultural impact of childhood obesity. 497
Diagnostic Evaluation 497
Complications of Obesity 498
Physical Complications of Obesity 498
Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. 498
Fatty liver disease. 498
Pulmonary complications. 498
Musculoskeletal and abnormal growth acceleration. 499
Psychologic and Social Complications of Obesity 499
Therapeutic Management 499
Diet 499
Special Diets 500
Physical Activity 500
Behavior Modification 500
Drugs 500
Surgical Techniques 501
Nursing Care Management 501
Nutritional Counseling 502
Behavior Therapy 502
Group Involvement 502
Family Involvement 502
Prognosis 502
Prevention 502
Dental Disorders 502
Dental Caries 502
Pathophysiology 503
Host 503
Microorganisms 503
Substrate 503
Time and Other Factors 503
Diagnostic Evaluation 503
Therapeutic Management 503
Nursing Care Management 503
Periodontal Disease 504
VII Family-Centered Care of the Adolescent 523
17 Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family 523
Concepts 523
Promoting Optimum Growth and Development 523
Biologic Development 524
Neuroendocrine Events of Puberty 524
Initiation of Puberty 525
Changes in Reproductive Hormones 525
Females 525
Males 525
Pubertal Sexual Maturation 525
Sexual Maturation in Girls 526
Sexual Maturation in Boys 526
Physical Growth During Puberty 527
Normal Patterns of Growth 528
Other Physiologic Changes 529
Cognitive Development 530
Emergence of Formal Operational Thought (Piaget) 530
Adolescent Conceptions of Self 530
Changes in Social Cognition 531
Development of Value Autonomy 531
Moral Development 531
Spiritual Development 531
Psychosocial Development 531
Identity Development 531
Development of Autonomy 532
Sexuality 532
Intimacy 534
Social Environments 534
Families 534
Peer Groups 535
Schools 536
Work 536
Technology as a Social Environment 536
Promoting Optimum Health During Adolescence 537
Adolescents’ Perspectives on Health 537
Factors That Promote Adolescent Health and Well-Being 538
Contexts for Adolescent Health Promotion 538
Schools 538
School-Based and School-Linked Health Services 539
Communities 539
Health Care Settings 539
The Internet and Other Technologies 539
Adolescent Health Screening 539
Health Concerns of Adolescence 540
Parenting and Family Adjustment 540
Psychosocial Adjustment 541
Intentional and Unintentional Injury 541
Dietary Habits and Eating Disorders 541
Physical Fitness 542
Sexual Behavior, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Unintended Pregnancy 542
Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Substances 543
Depression and Suicide 543
Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse 544
School and Learning Problems 544
Hypertension 544
Hyperlipidemia 545
Infectious Diseases and Immunizations 545
Body Art 545
Sleep Deprivation and Insomnia 545
Tanning 546
Health Promotion Among Special Groups of Adolescents 546
Minority Adolescents 546
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescents 547
Rural Adolescents 547
Nursing Care Management 548
NCLEX Review Questions 548
Correct Answers 548
References 549
18 Health Problems of the Adolescent 551
Concepts 551
Health Conditions of the Male Reproductive System 551
Penile Conditions 551
Varicocele 551
Epididymitis 552
Testicular Torsion 552
VIII Family-Centered Care of the Child With Special Needs 589
19 Impact of Chronic Illness, Disability, or End-of-Life Care for the Child and Family 589
Concepts 589
Perspectives on the Care of Children and Families Living With or Dying From Chronic or Complex Diseases 589
Scope of the Problem 589
Trends in Care 590
Family-Centered Care 590
Family–Health Care Provider Communication 590
Establishing Therapeutic Relationships 590
The Role of Culture in Family-Centered Care 590
Shared Decision Making 591
Normalization 591
The Family of the Child With a Chronic or Complex Condition 591
Impact of the Child’s Chronic Illness 592
Parents 592
Parental Roles 592
Mother–Father Differences 593
Single-Parent Families 593
Siblings 593
Coping With Ongoing Stress and Periodic Crises 594
Concurrent Stresses Within the Family 594
Coping Mechanisms 594
Parental Empowerment 594
Assisting Family Members in Managing Their Feelings 594
Shock and Denial 594
Adjustment 595
Reintegration and Acknowledgment 595
Establishing a Support System 595
The Child With a Chronic or Complex Condition 596
Developmental Aspects 596
Coping Mechanisms 598
Hopefulness 598
Health Education and Self-Care 598
Nursing Care of the Family and Child With a Chronic or Complex Condition 599
Assessment 599
Provide Support at the Time of Diagnosis 599
Support the Family’s Coping Methods 600
Parents 600
Parent-to-Parent Support 600
Advocate for Empowerment 600
The Child 600
Siblings 602
Educate About the Disorder and General Health Care 602
Activities of Daily Living 602
Safe Transportation 603
Primary Health Care 603
Promote Normal Development 603
Early Childhood 603
School Age 604
Adolescence 605
Establish Realistic Future Goals 605
Palliative Care in Childhood Terminal Illness 605
Scope of the Problem 605
Principles of Palliative Care 606
Goals of Care 606
Awareness of Dying in Children With Life-Threatening Illness 608
Discussing Death With Children 609
Children’s Understanding of and Reactions to Dying 610
Infants and Toddlers 611
IX The Child Who Is Hospitalized 658
21 Family-Centered Care of the Child During Illness and Hospitalization 658
Concepts 658
Stressors of Hospitalization and Children’s Reactions 658
Separation Anxiety 658
Early Childhood 659
Later Childhood and Adolescence 660
Loss of Control 660
Effects of Hospitalization on the Child 660
Individual Risk Factors 660
Changes in the Pediatric Population 661
Beneficial Effects of Hospitalization 661
Stressors and Reactions of the Family of the Child Who Is Hospitalized 661
Parental Reactions 661
Sibling Reactions 661
Nursing Care of the Child Who Is Hospitalized 662
Preparation for Hospitalization 662
Admission Assessment 662
Preparing the Child for Admission 662
Nursing Interventions 665
Preventing or Minimizing Separation 665
Parental Absence During Infant Hospitalization 665
Minimizing Loss of Control 666
Promoting Freedom of Movement 666
Maintaining the Child’s Routine 666
Encouraging Independence 666
Promoting Understanding 667
Preventing or Minimizing Fear of Bodily Injury 667
Providing Developmentally Appropriate Activities 667
Providing Opportunities for Play and Expressive Activities 668
Diversional Activities 668
Toys 668
Expressive Activities 669
Creative Expression 669
Dramatic Play 669
Maximizing Potential Benefits of Hospitalization 669
Fostering Parent-Child Relationships 670
Providing Educational Opportunities 670
Promoting Self-Mastery 670
Providing Socialization 670
Nursing Care of the Family 671
Supporting Family Members 671
Providing Information 671
Encouraging Parent Participation 672
Preparing for Discharge and Home Care 672
Care of the Child and Family in Special Hospital Situations 673
Ambulatory or Outpatient Setting 673
Isolation 674
Emergency Admission 674
Intensive Care Unit 675
NCLEX Review Questions 676
Correct Answers 677
References 677
22 Pediatric Nursing Interventions and Skills 678
Concepts 678
General Concepts Related to Pediatric Procedures 678
Informed Consent 678
Requirements for Obtaining Informed Consent 678
Eligibility for Giving Informed Consent 679
Informed Consent of Parents or Legal Guardians 679
Evidence of Consent 679
Informed Consent of Mature and Emancipated Minors 679
Treatment Without Parental Consent 679
Adolescents, Consent, and Confidentiality 679
Informed Consent and Parental Right to the Child’s Medical Chart 679
Preparation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures 679
Psychologic Preparation 680
Establish Trust and Provide Support 680
Parental Presence and Support 682
Provide an Explanation 683
Physical Preparation 683
Performance of the Procedure 683
Expect Success 684
Involve the Child 684
Provide Distraction 684
Allow Expression of Feelings 684
Postprocedural Support 684
Encourage Expression of Feelings 684
Positive Reinforcement 684
Use of Play in Procedures 684
Preparing the Family 685
Surgical Procedures 686
Preoperative Care 686
Parental Presence 686
Preoperative Sedation 687
Intraoperative Care 687
Postoperative Care 687
Compliance 688
Compliance Strategies 689
Skin Care and General Hygiene 690
Maintaining Healthy Skin 690
Bathing 691
Oral Hygiene 691
Hair Care 691
Feeding the Sick Child 692
Controlling Elevated Temperatures 693
Therapeutic Management 693
Fever 693
Hyperthermia 694
Family Teaching and Home Care 694
Safety 694
Environmental Factors 694
Toys 695
Preventing Falls 695
Infection Control 696
Transporting Infants and Children 697
Restraining Methods 697
Mummy Restraint or Swaddle 699
Arm and Leg Restraints 699
Elbow Restraint 700
Positioning for Procedures 700
Femoral Venipuncture 700
Extremity Venipuncture or Injection 700
Lumbar Puncture 700
Bone Marrow Aspiration or Biopsy 701
Collection of Specimens 701
Fundamental Steps Common to All Procedures 701
Urine Specimens 701
Urine Collection Bags 702
Clean-Catch Specimens 702
Twenty-Four-Hour Collection 702
Bladder Catheterization and Other Techniques 702
Stool Specimens 705
Blood Specimens 705
Blood Collection From Central Venous Catheters 706
Blood Collection From Peripheral Veins 706
Blood Collection From Arterial Vessels 706
Blood Collection by Capillary Methods 706
Respiratory Secretion Specimens 707
Administration of Medication 708
Determination of Drug Dosage 708
Checking Dosage 708
Identification 708
Preparing the Parents 708
Preparing the Child 709
Oral Administration 709
Preparation 709
Administration 710
Intramuscular Administration 710
Selecting the Syringe and Needle 710
Determining the Site 711
Administration 712
Subcutaneous and Intradermal Administration 713
Intravenous Administration 714
Peripheral Intermittent Infusion Device 714
Central Venous Catheters 716
Intraosseous Infusion 718
Maintaining Fluid Balance 719
Measurement of Intake and Output 719
Special Needs When the Child Is Not Permitted to Take Fluids by Mouth 719
Parenteral Fluid Therapy 719
Site and Equipment 719
Securement of a Peripheral Intravenous Line 720
Safety Catheters and Needleless Systems 721
Infusion Pumps 721
Maintenance 722
Complications 722
Removal of a Peripheral Intravenous Line 723
Rectal Administration 723
Optic, Otic, and Nasal Administration 723
Aerosol Therapy 724
Family Teaching and Home Care 724
Nasogastric, Orogastric, and Gastrostomy Administration 725
Alternative Feeding Techniques 725
Gavage Feeding 726
Preparations 726
Procedure 726
Gastrostomy Feeding 729
Nasoduodenal and Nasojejunal Tubes 730
Total Parenteral Nutrition 730
Family Teaching and Home Care 730
Procedures Related to Elimination 730
Enema 730
Ostomies 731
Family Teaching and Home Care 732
NCLEX Review Questions 732
Correct Answers 732
References 732
X Childhood Nutrition and Elimination Problems 736
23 The Child With Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance 736
Concepts 736
Distribution of Body Fluids 736
Water Balance 736
Mechanisms of Fluid Movement 736
Maintaining Water Balance 736
Changes in Fluid Volume Related to Growth 738
Water Balance in Infants 738
Body Surface Area 738
Metabolic Rate 738
Kidney Function 739
Fluid Requirements 739
Disturbances of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 739
Dehydration 742
Types of Dehydration 742
Degree of Dehydration 743
Diagnostic Evaluation 743
Therapeutic Management 744
Parenteral Fluid Therapy 745
Water Intoxication 745
Edema 746
Mechanisms of Edema Formation 746
Increased Venous Pressure 746
Capillary Permeability 746
Diminished Plasma Proteins 746
Lymphatic Obstruction 746
Tissue Tension 746
Other Factors in Edema Formation 746
Assessment 746
Therapeutic Management 747
Nursing Responsibilities in Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances 747
Assessment 747
History 747
Clinical Observations 748
Shock 748
Etiology 748
Pathophysiology 748
Clinical Manifestations 749
Compensated Shock 749
Hypotensive (Decompensated) Shock 749
Diagnostic Evaluation 750
Therapeutic Management 750
Oxygenation and Ventilatory Support 750
Cardiovascular Support 751
Inotropic Support 751
Nursing Care Management 751
Family Support 752
Septic Shock 752
Nursing Care Management 753
Anaphylaxis 754
Pathophysiology 754
Clinical Manifestations 754
Therapeutic Management 754
Nursing Care Management 755
Toxic Shock Syndrome 755
Pathophysiology 756
Clinical Manifestations 756
Diagnostic Evaluation 756
Therapeutic Management 756
Nursing Care Management 756
Burns 756
Overview 756
Epidemiology and Etiology 756
Burn Wound Characteristics 757
Extent of Injury 757
Depth of Injury 757
Severity of Injury 758
Pathophysiology 760
Local Response 760
Edema Formation 760
Fluid Loss 760
Circulatory Status 760
Tissue Repair 761
Systemic Responses 761
Cardiovascular System 761
Renal System 761
Gastrointestinal System 761
Neuroendocrine System 762
Anemia and Metabolic Acidosis 762
Growth and Development 762
Complications 762
Pulmonary System 762
Wound Sepsis 763
Gastrointestinal System 763
Therapeutic Management 764
Emergency Care 764
Stop the Burning Process 764
Assess the Victim’s Condition 764
Cover the Burn 764
Transport the Child to Medical Aid 764
Provide Reassurance 764
Management of Minor Burns 764
Management of Major Burns 765
Establishment of an Adequate Airway 765
Fluid Replacement Therapy 765
Nutrition 766
Medication 766
Management of the Burn Wound 766
Primary Excision 766
Wound Hygiene 767
Burn Wound Dressings 767
Topical Antimicrobial Agents 767
Temporary Skin Substitutes 768
Synthetic Skin Coverings 769
Dermal Replacements 769
Permanent Skin Coverings 769
Cultured Epithelium 770
Nursing Care Management 770
Acute Phase 770
Management and Rehabilitative Phases 771
Comfort Management 771
Care of the Burn Wound 771
Nutrition 772
Prevention of Complications: Acute Care 772
Prevention of Complications: Long-Term Care 772
Psychosocial Support of the Child 774
Psychosocial Support of the Family 774
Caring for the Caregiver 774
Prevention of Burn Injury 774
Future Research Needs 775
NCLEX Review Questions 776
Correct Answers 776
References 776
24 The Child With Renal Dysfunction 778
Concepts 778
Renal Structure and Function 778
Renal Physiology 778
Glomerular Filtration 778
Tubular Function 779
Renal Development and Function in Early Infancy 780
Renal Pelvis and Ureters: Structure and Function 780
Urethrovesical Unit: Structure and Function 780
Clinical Manifestations 781
Laboratory Tests 781
Nursing Care Management 782
Genitourinary Tract Disorders 782
Urinary Tract Infection 782
Etiology 786
Pathogenesis and Host Factors. 786
Clinical Manifestations 786
Diagnostic Evaluation 787
Therapeutic Management 787
Prognosis. 789
Nursing Care Management 789
Prevention. 790
Vesicoureteral Reflux 790
Therapeutic Management 791
Nursing Care Management 791
Glomerular Disease 791
Acute Glomerulonephritis 791
Etiology 792
Pathophysiology 792
Clinical Manifestations 792
Clinical Course. 793
Prognosis. 793
Complications. 793
Diagnostic Evaluation 793
Therapeutic Management 794
General Measures. 794
Fluid Balance. 794
Hypertension. 794
Nutrition. 794
Antibiotics. 794
Nursing Care Management. 794
Chronic or Progressive Glomerulonephritis 795
Pathophysiology 795
Clinical Manifestations 795
Diagnostic Evaluation 795
Therapeutic Management 795
Nursing Care Management 795
Nephrotic Syndrome 795
Types of Nephrotic Syndrome 795
Minimal Change Nephrotic Syndrome. 795
Secondary Nephrotic Syndrome. 795
Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome–Finnish Type. 796
Pathophysiology 796
Clinical Manifestations 796
Diagnostic Evaluation 797
Therapeutic Management 797
General Measures. 797
Diet. 797
Corticosteroid Therapy. 797
Immunosuppressant Therapy. 798
Diuretics. 798
Prognosis. 798
Nursing Care Management 798
Family Support and Home Care. 798
Renal Tubular Disorders 799
Tubular Function 799
Renal Tubular Acidosis 799
Proximal Tubular Acidosis (Type II) 799
Distal Tubular Acidosis (Type I) 799
Prognosis. 800
XI Childhood Oxygenation Problems 883
26 The Child With Respiratory Dysfunction 883
Concepts 883
Respiratory Tract Structure 883
Respiratory Function 883
Assessment of Respiratory Function 884
Physical Assessment 884
Respiration 884
Associated Observations 884
Diagnostic Procedures 885
Pulmonary Function Tests 885
Radiology and Other Diagnostic Procedures 885
Blood Gas Determination 885
Noninvasive Monitoring 885
Defenses of the Respiratory Tract 886
General Aspects of Respiratory Tract Infections 887
Etiology and Characteristics 887
Infectious Agents 887
Age 887
Size 887
Resistance 887
Seasonal Variations 887
Clinical Manifestations 887
Nursing Care of the Child With a Respiratory Tract Infection 887
Assessment 887
Ease Respiratory Efforts 888
Promote Rest 888
Promote Comfort 890
Prevent Spread of Infection 890
Reduce Body Temperature 890
Promote Hydration 890
Observe for Deterioration 891
Provide Nutrition 891
Provide Family Support and Home Care 891
Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 891
Acute Viral Nasopharyngitis 891
Clinical Manifestations 891
Therapeutic Management 891
Prevention 892
Nursing Care Management 892
Family Support 892
Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis 893
Clinical Manifestations 893
Diagnostic Evaluation 893
Therapeutic Management 893
Nursing Care Management 893
Prevention 894
Tonsillitis 894
Pathophysiology 894
Etiology 894
Clinical Manifestations 894
Therapeutic Management 895
Medical Treatment 895
Surgical Treatment 895
Nursing Care Management 895
Family Support and Home Care 896
Infectious Mononucleosis 896
Etiology and Pathophysiology 896
Clinical Manifestations 896
Diagnostic Evaluation 897
Therapeutic Management 897
Prognosis 897
Nursing Care Management 897
Influenza 897
Clinical Manifestations 898
Therapeutic Management 898
Prevention 898
Nursing Care Management 898
Otitis Media 898
Etiology 899
Pathophysiology 899
Complications 899
Clinical Manifestations 900
Diagnostic Evaluation 900
Therapeutic Management: Acute Otitis Media 900
Therapeutic Management: Recurrent Otitis Media 901
Therapeutic Management: Otitis Media With Effusion 901
Prevention 901
Prognosis 901
Nursing Care Management 901
Acute Otitis Externa 902
Nursing Care Management 902
Croup Syndromes 902
Acute Epiglottitis 903
Clinical Manifestations 903
XII Childhood Blood Production and Circulation Problems 958
27 The Child With Cardiovascular Dysfunction 958
Concepts 958
Cardiac Structure and Function 958
Cardiac Development and Function 958
Embryologic Development 958
Fetal Circulation 959
Postnatal Circulation 959
Conduction System 960
Basic Cardiac Physiology 961
Assessment of Cardiac Function 961
History 961
Physical Examination 962
Tests of Cardiac Function 962
Electrocardiography 962
Echocardiography 963
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging 963
Cardiac Catheterization 964
Nursing Care Management 965
Preprocedural care. 965
Postprocedural care. 966
Congenital Heart Disease 966
Altered Hemodynamics 967
Clinical Consequences of Congenital Heart Disease 967
Congestive Heart Failure 967
Altered Hemodynamics 968
Compensatory Mechanisms 968
Hypertrophy and dilation of the cardiac muscle. 968
Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. 968
Clinical Manifestations 969
Impaired Myocardial Function 969
Pulmonary Congestion 969
Systemic Venous Congestion 970
Diagnostic Evaluation 970
Therapeutic Management 970
Remove Accumulated Fluid and Sodium 970
Improve Cardiac Function 971
Reduce Afterload 971
Decrease Cardiac Demands 972
Improve Tissue Oxygenation 972
Nursing Care Management 972
Minimize Fluid Overload 972
Improve Cardiac Function 974
Reduce Afterload 975
Decrease Cardiac Demands 975
Reduce Respiratory Distress 975
Maintain Nutritional Status 975
Support the Child and Family 976
Hypoxemia 976
Altered Hemodynamics 976
Clinical Manifestations 976
Diagnostic Evaluation 977
Therapeutic Management 977
Surgical Intervention 978
Nursing Care Management 985
Classification of Congenital Heart Defects 985
Defects With Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow 986
Obstructive Defects 987
Defects With Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow 987
Mixed Defects 987
Single Ventricle Anatomy 987
Family-Centered Care Home Monitoring Program 988
Nursing Care of the Child With Congenital Heart Disease and His or Her Family 988
Educate the Family About the Disorder 988
Help the Family Manage the Illness at Home 989
Prepare the Child and Family for Invasive Procedures 989
Provide Postoperative Care 990
Observe Vital Signs and Arterial and Venous Pressures 990
Maintain Respiratory Status 991
Provide Maximum Rest 991
Provide Comfort 991
Monitor Fluids 992
Plan for Progressive Activity 992
Observe for Complications of Heart Surgery 992
Cardiac changes. 992
Pulmonary changes. 993
Neurologic changes. 993
Infection. 993
Hematologic changes. 993
Postpericardiotomy syndrome. 993
Provide Emotional Support 993
Plan for Discharge and Home Care 993
Acquired Cardiovascular Disorders 994
Bacterial (Infective) Endocarditis 994
Pathophysiology 994
Clinical Manifestations 994
Diagnostic Evaluation 994
Therapeutic Management 995
Prevention of Endocarditis 995
Nursing Care Management 995
Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease 996
Etiology 996
Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations 996
Diagnostic Evaluation 996
Therapeutic Management 997
Nursing Care Management 997
Kawasaki Disease 998
Pathophysiology 998
Clinical Manifestations 998
Cardiac Involvement 999
Diagnostic Evaluation 999
Therapeutic Management 1000
Prognosis 1000
Nursing Care Management 1000
Discharge Teaching 1001
Systemic Hypertension 1001
Etiology 1002
Clinical Manifestations 1002
Diagnostic Evaluation 1002
Therapeutic Management 1003
Nursing Care Management 1005
Dyslipidemia (Abnormal Lipid Metabolism) 1005
Diagnostic Evaluation/Screening 1007
Therapeutic Management 1007
Pharmacologic Intervention 1008
Nursing Care Management 1009
Cardiac Dysrhythmias 1009
Diagnostic Evaluation 1010
Bradydysrhythmias 1010
Tachydysrhythmias 1011
Pulmonary Hypertension 1012
Pathophysiology 1012
Clinical Manifestations 1012
Diagnostic Evaluation 1012
Therapeutic Management 1012
Nursing Care Management 1013
Cardiomyopathy 1013
Therapeutic Management 1014
Advanced Heart Failure 1014
Nursing Care Management 1014
Heart Transplantation 1015
Nursing Care Management 1015
NCLEX Review Questions 1016
Correct Answers 1016
References 1016
28 The Child With Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction 1020
Concepts 1020
The Hematologic System and Its Function 1020
Origin of Formed Elements 1020
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes) 1020
Regulation of Erythrocyte Production 1021
Functions of Erythrocytes 1021
Hemoglobin 1021
White Blood Cells (Leukocytes) 1021
Granulocytes 1021
Agranulocytes 1023
Regulation of Leukocyte Production 1024
Functions of Leukocytes 1024
Platelets 1024
Regulation of Platelet Production 1024
Function of Platelets 1024
Assessment of Hematologic Function 1024
Red Blood Cell Disorders 1025
Anemia 1025
Classification 1025
Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations 1025
Routine Screening 1026
Diagnostic Evaluation 1026
Therapeutic Management 1026
Nursing Care Management 1026
Prepare the Child and Family for Laboratory Tests 1026
Decrease Tissue Oxygen Needs 1027
Prevent Complications 1027
Blood Transfusion Therapy 1027
Anemia Caused by Nutritional Deficiencies 1030
Iron Deficiency Anemia 1030
Etiology 1030
Pathophysiology 1031
Clinical Manifestations 1031
Diagnostic Evaluation 1031
Iron Studies 1031
Therapeutic Management 1032
Prognosis 1032
Nursing Care Management 1033
Anemias Caused by Increased Destruction of Red Blood Cells 1033
Hereditary Spherocytosis 1033
Sickle Cell Anemia 1034
Mode of Transmission 1034
Basic Defect 1034
Sickle Cell Trait 1034
Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations 1035
Other Signs and Symptoms 1037
Sickle Cell Crises 1037
Diagnostic Evaluation 1037
Screening of Newborns 1037
Therapeutic Management 1039
Prognosis 1040
Nursing Care Management 1040
Minimize Tissue Deoxygenation 1041
Promote Hydration 1041
Minimize Crises 1041
Promote Supportive Therapies 1041
Decrease Surgical Risks 1042
Encourage Screening and Genetic Counseling 1042
Explain the Disease 1042
Support the Family 1043
Beta-Thalassemia (β-Thalassemia or Cooley Anemia) 1043
Mode of Transmission 1043
Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations 1043
Diagnostic Evaluation 1046
Therapeutic Management 1046
Prognosis 1047
Nursing Care Management 1047
Support the Family 1047
Assist in Coping With the Effects of the Disorder 1048
Anemias Caused by Impaired or Decreased Production of Red Blood Cells 1048
Aplastic Anemia 1048
Diagnostic Evaluation 1048
Therapeutic Management 1048
Nursing Care Management 1049
Defects in Hemostasis 1049
Mechanisms Involved in Normal Hemostasis 1049
Vascular Events 1050
Platelets 1050
Clotting Factors 1050
Hemophilia 1050
Modes of Transmission 1051
Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations 1051
Diagnostic Evaluation 1052
Therapeutic Management 1052
Prognosis 1053
Nursing Care Management 1053
Prevent Bleeding 1053
Recognize and Control Bleeding 1054
Prevent Crippling Effects of Bleeding 1054
Support the Family and Prepare for Home Care 1054
Identify Persons at Risk 1054
Von Willebrand Disease 1054
Nursing Care Management 1055
Immune Thrombocytopenia (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) 1055
Diagnostic Evaluation 1055
Therapeutic Management 1055
Prognosis 1056
Nursing Care Management 1056
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 1056
Pathophysiology 1056
Clinical Manifestations 1056
XIII Childhood Regulatory Problems 1071
29 The Child With Cancer 1071
Concepts 1071
Cancer in Children 1071
Epidemiology 1071
Etiology 1071
Risk Factors 1072
Prevention 1073
Diagnostic Evaluation 1073
Complete History 1073
Review of Symptoms 1073
Physical Examination 1073
Laboratory Tests 1073
Diagnostic Procedures 1073
Diagnostic Imaging 1074
Pathologic and Molecular Evaluation 1074
Treatment Modalities 1074
Surgery 1074
Radiation Therapy 1074
Chemotherapy 1074
Precautions in Administering and Handling Chemotherapeutic Agents 1076
Biologic Therapy 1076
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant 1077
Autologous Transplantation 1077
Complications of Therapy 1077
Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies 1078
Tumor Lysis Syndrome 1078
Hyperleukocytosis 1078
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome 1078
Spinal Cord Compression 1078
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation 1078
Nursing Care Management 1078
Signs and Symptoms of Cancer in Children 1078
Managing Side Effects of Treatment 1079
Infection 1079
Hemorrhage 1080
Anemia 1080
Nausea and Vomiting 1081
Altered Nutrition 1081
Mucosal Ulceration 1081
Neurologic Problems 1082
Hemorrhagic Cystitis 1082
Alopecia 1082
Steroid Effects 1083
Nursing Care During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 1083
Preparation for Procedures 1083
Pain Management 1084
Health Promotion 1084
Dental Care 1084
Immunizations 1084
Family Education 1084
Completion of Therapy 1085
Cancers of Blood and Lymph Systems 1085
Acute Leukemias 1085
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia 1085
Clinical Staging and Prognosis 1085
Clinical Manifestations 1086
Diagnostic Evaluation 1086
Therapeutic Management 1086
Acute Myeloid Leukemia 1087
Clinical Staging and Prognosis 1087
Clinical Manifestations 1087
Diagnostic Evaluation 1087
Therapeutic Management 1087
Nursing Care Management 1087
Prepare the Family for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures 1087
Provide Continued Emotional Support 1088
Lymphomas 1088
Hodgkin Lymphoma 1089
Clinical Staging and Prognosis 1089
Clinical Manifestations 1089
Diagnostic Evaluation 1089
Therapeutic Management 1089
Nursing Care Management 1090
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma 1090
Staging and Prognosis 1090
Clinical Manifestations 1090
Diagnostic Evaluation 1091
Therapeutic Management 1091
Nursing Care Management 1091
Nervous System Tumors 1091
Brain Tumors 1091
Clinical Manifestations 1092
Diagnostic Evaluation 1092
Therapeutic Management 1092
Nursing Care Management 1092
Assess for Signs and Symptoms 1092
Prepare the Family for Diagnostic and Operative Procedures 1092
Prevent Postoperative Complications 1094
Assessment 1094
Positioning 1095
Fluid Regulation 1095
Comfort Measures 1095
Support the Family 1095
Promote Return to Optimum Functioning 1096
Neuroblastoma 1096
Clinical Manifestations 1096
Diagnostic Evaluation 1096
Staging and Prognosis 1096
Therapeutic Management 1097
Nursing Care Management 1097
Bone Tumors 1097
General Considerations 1097
Clinical Manifestations 1097
Diagnostic Evaluation 1097
Prognosis 1098
Osteosarcoma 1098
Therapeutic Management 1098
Nursing Care Management 1098
Ewing Sarcoma (Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Bone) 1099
Therapeutic Management 1099
Nursing Care Management 1099
Other Solid Tumors 1099
Wilms Tumor 1099
Clinical Manifestations 1099
Diagnostic Evaluation 1099
Staging and Prognosis 1100
Therapeutic Management 1100
Nursing Care Management 1100
Preoperative Care 1100
Postoperative Care 1100
Support the Family 1100
Rhabdomyosarcoma 1101
Clinical Manifestations 1101
Diagnostic Evaluation 1101
Staging and Prognosis 1101
Therapeutic Management 1102
Nursing Care Management 1102
Retinoblastoma 1102
Clinical Manifestations 1102
Diagnostic Evaluation 1102
Staging and Prognosis 1102
Therapeutic Management 1103
Nursing Care Management 1103
Prepare the Family for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures and Home Care 1103
Support the Family 1103
Germ Cell Tumors 1104
Liver Tumors 1104
The Childhood Cancer Survivor 1104
NCLEX Review Questions 1105
Correct Answers 1106
References 1106
30 The Child With Cerebral Dysfunction 1108
Concepts 1108
Cerebral Structure and Function 1108
Development of the Neurologic System 1108
Central Nervous System 1109
Brain Coverings 1109
The Brain 1109
Cerebral Blood Flow 1110
Autoregulation 1110
Oxygen 1110
Blood-Brain Barrier 1110
Increased Intracranial Pressure 1110
Evaluation of Neurologic Status 1111
Assessment: General Aspects 1111
History 1111
Physical Examination 1111
Altered States of Consciousness 1112
Etiology 1112
Level of Consciousness 1112
Coma Assessment 1113
Irreversible Coma 1113
Neurologic Examination 1114
Vital Signs 1114
Skin 1114
Eyes 1114
Motor Function 1115
Posturing 1116
Reflexes 1116
Special Diagnostic Procedures 1116
The Child With Cerebral Compromise 1119
Nursing Care of the Unconscious Child 1119
Respiratory Management 1119
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring 1120
Nursing Activities 1120
Nutrition and Hydration 1121
Altered Pituitary Secretion 1121
Medications 1121
Thermoregulation 1121
Elimination 1122
Hygienic Care 1122
Positioning and Exercise 1122
Stimulation 1122
Family Support 1122
Head Injury 1123
Etiology 1123
Pathophysiology 1124
Concussion 1124
Contusion and Laceration 1125
Fractures 1125
Complications 1125
Epidural Hematoma 1125
Subdural Hematoma 1126
Other Hemorrhagic Lesions 1127
Cerebral Edema 1127
Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury 1127
Diagnostic Evaluation 1127
Initial Assessment 1127
Special Tests 1129
Therapeutic Management 1129
Surgical Therapy 1129
Prognosis 1129
Nursing Care Management 1130
Family Support 1131
Rehabilitation 1131
Prevention 1131
Submersion Injury 1131
Pathophysiology 1132
Clinical Manifestations 1132
Therapeutic Management 1132
Prognosis 1133
Nursing Care Management 1133
Prevention 1133
Intracranial Infections 1133
Bacterial Meningitis 1133
Etiology 1133
Pathophysiology 1134
Clinical Manifestations 1135
Children and Adolescents 1135
Infants and Young Children 1135
Neonates 1135
Complications 1136
Diagnostic Evaluation 1136
Therapeutic Management 1136
Drugs 1137
Nonspecific Measures 1137
Prognosis 1137
Prevention 1137
Nursing Care Management 1137
Family Support 1138
Nonbacterial (Aseptic) Meningitis 1138
Tuberculous Meningitis 1138
Brain Abscess 1138
Encephalitis 1139
Etiology 1139
Clinical Manifestations 1139
Diagnostic Evaluation 1139
Therapeutic Management 1139
Prognosis 1140
Nursing Care Management 1140
Rabies 1140
Therapeutic Management 1140
XIV Childhood Physical Mobility Problems 1209
32 The Child With Integumentary Dysfunction 1209
Concepts 1209
Integumentary Dysfunction 1209
Skin Lesions 1209
Skin of Younger Children 1209
Pathophysiology of Dermatitis 1209
Diagnostic Evaluation 1209
History and Symptoms 1209
Objective Findings 1210
Laboratory Studies 1210
Wounds 1210
Epidermal Injuries 1210
Injury to Deeper Tissues 1210
Process of Wound Healing 1210
Types of Wound Healing 1211
Factors That Influence Healing 1211
General Therapeutic Management 1211
Dressings 1212
Topical Therapy 1212
Topical corticosteroid therapy. 1213
Other topical therapies. 1213
Systemic Therapy 1214
Nursing Care Management 1214
Wound Care 1214
Relief of Symptoms 1215
Home Care and Family Support 1216
Infections of the Skin 1216
Bacterial Infections 1216
Nursing Care Management 1216
Viral Infections 1218
Dermatophytoses (Fungal Infections) 1218
Nursing Care Management 1218
Systemic Mycotic (Fungal) Infections 1218
Skin Disorders Related to Chemical or Physical Contacts 1219
Contact Dermatitis 1219
Nursing Care Management 1222
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac 1222
Therapeutic Management 1223
Index 1348
A 1348
B 1351
C 1354
D 1358
E 1360
F 1362
G 1364
H 1366
I 1369
J 1372
K 1372
L 1372
M 1373
N 1375
O 1377
P 1377
Q 1382
R 1382
S 1384
T 1388
U 1391
V 1391
W 1392
X 1392
Y 1392
Z 1392
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