Nursing Tips

Alterations in Health (12)

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a respiratory infection characterized by a cough with a "whoop" sound, frequently leading to post-tussive emesis (coughing to the point of vomiting). Initiate droplet precautions for a patient with pertussis!

Pertussis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a respiratory infection characterized by a cough with a "whoop" sound, frequently leading to post-tussive emesis (coughing to the point of vomiting). Initiate droplet precautions for...

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Pertussis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a respiratory infection characterized by a cough with a "whoop" sound, frequently leading to post-tussive emesis (coughing to the point of vomiting). Initiate droplet precautions for...

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Screening for scoliosis is conducted with the Adam's forward bend test. A positive result is demonstrated by asymmetry of the ribs and flanks.

Screening for scoliosis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Screening for scoliosis is conducted with the Adam's forward bend test. A positive result is demonstrated by asymmetry of the ribs and flanks.

Screening for scoliosis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Screening for scoliosis is conducted with the Adam's forward bend test. A positive result is demonstrated by asymmetry of the ribs and flanks.

Intussusception is a condition marked by the small intestine "telescoping" in on itself and causing an obstruction.

Intussusception

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Intussusception is a condition marked by the small intestine "telescoping" in on itself and causing an obstruction.

Intussusception

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Intussusception is a condition marked by the small intestine "telescoping" in on itself and causing an obstruction.

If a child is diagnosed with Mononucleosis, educate the family that they should avoid contact sports due to the risk of splenic rupture!

Mononucleosis in Children

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

If a child is diagnosed with Mononucleosis, educate the family that they should avoid contact sports due to the risk of splenic rupture!

Mononucleosis in Children

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

If a child is diagnosed with Mononucleosis, educate the family that they should avoid contact sports due to the risk of splenic rupture!

Family teaching for a child experiencing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome should include to thoroughly cook all food in the future in order to kill E. coli, the toxin responsible for the condition.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Family Teaching

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Family teaching for a child experiencing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome should include to thoroughly cook all food in the future in order to kill E. coli, the toxin responsible for the condition.

Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Family Teaching

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Family teaching for a child experiencing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome should include to thoroughly cook all food in the future in order to kill E. coli, the toxin responsible for the condition.

Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is common in childhood. In a child with epistaxis, lean their head forward (not back!) to prevent swallowing of blood.

Epistaxis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is common in childhood. In a child with epistaxis, lean their head forward (not back!) to prevent swallowing of blood. 

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Epistaxis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Epistaxis, or nosebleed, is common in childhood. In a child with epistaxis, lean their head forward (not back!) to prevent swallowing of blood. 

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Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night

Enterobiasis (pinworm)

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night

Enterobiasis (pinworm)

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Enterobiasis (pinworm) is likely to cause a child intense perianal itching which is worse at night

Educate families that an emollient (e.g., baby oil) may be placed on areas of an infant's scalp affected by cradle cap.

Cradle Cap: Family Teaching

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Educate families that an emollient (e.g., baby oil) may be placed on areas of an infant's scalp affected by cradle cap. 

Cradle Cap: Family Teaching

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Educate families that an emollient (e.g., baby oil) may be placed on areas of an infant's scalp affected by cradle cap. 

Educate families of children diagnosed with lice (pediculosis capitis) that the whole family should be examined and treated.

Lice: Family Teaching

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Educate families of children diagnosed with lice (pediculosis capitis) that the whole family should be examined and treated.

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Lice: Family Teaching

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

Educate families of children diagnosed with lice (pediculosis capitis) that the whole family should be examined and treated.

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It is vital to avoid palpating the abdomen of a child with Wilms Tumor, as this may cause cancer to spread.

Wilms Tumor - Nursing Care

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

It is vital to avoid palpating the abdomen of a child with Wilms Tumor, as this may cause cancer to spread.

Wilms Tumor - Nursing Care

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

It is vital to avoid palpating the abdomen of a child with Wilms Tumor, as this may cause cancer to spread.

If a breastfed child presents with oral thrush (candidiasis), the breastfeeding mother must also be treated in order to prevent passing the fungus back and forth.

Candidiasis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

If a breastfed child presents with oral thrush (candidiasis), the breastfeeding mother must also be treated in order to prevent passing the fungus back and forth.

Candidiasis

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

If a breastfed child presents with oral thrush (candidiasis), the breastfeeding mother must also be treated in order to prevent passing the fungus back and forth.

If a child is born with Hypospadias or Epispadias (abnormal placement of the urethral meatus on the penis), circumcision should be delayed, as the foreskin may be needed for reconstructive surgery.

Hypospadias and Epispadias

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

If a child is born with Hypospadias or Epispadias (abnormal placement of the urethral meatus on the penis), circumcision should be delayed, as the foreskin may be needed for reconstructive...

Hypospadias and Epispadias

Cathy Parkes RN, BSN, PHN, CWCN

If a child is born with Hypospadias or Epispadias (abnormal placement of the urethral meatus on the penis), circumcision should be delayed, as the foreskin may be needed for reconstructive...