Marianne Belleza, R.N., Author at Nurseslabs

Congenital Hypothyroidism

Congenital hypothyroidism is a critical and relatively common endocrine disorder that affects newborns, resulting from an underactive thyroid gland since birth. This condition occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormones, essential for normal growth and development.

Pediatric Nursing

Seizure Disorders (Epilepsy)

A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain. It can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and in levels of consciousness.

Pediatric Nursing

Strabismus

Strabismus is the inward deviation of the eyes noted before the patient reaches age 6 months. It is associated with maldevelopment of stereopsis, motion processing, and eye movements.

Pediatric Nursing

Gastroesophageal Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a common and often benign condition that affects people of all ages. It occurs when stomach contents, including acid and digestive enzymes, flow backward into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Notes

Giardiasis

Giardiasis is a major diarrheal disease found throughout the world. It is usually represents a zoonosis with cross-infectivity between animals and humans.

Pediatric Nursing

Enterobiasis

Enterobiasis (also called pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm infection) is a benign intestinal disease caused by the nematode Enterobius vermicularis. It is the most prevalent helminthic infection in the United States.

Notes Pediatric Nursing

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce an adequate amount of hemoglobin, the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells. Iron deficiency anemia can lead to fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and other symptoms that affect the individual's daily functioning and overall quality of life.

Pediatric Nursing

Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)

Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, commonly known as clubfoot, is a congenital musculoskeletal deformity affecting the foot and ankle, present at birth. This condition is characterized by an inward and downward twisting of the foot, causing it to appear turned inwards and pointed downwards.

Pediatric Nursing

Turner Syndrome

Turner Syndrome is a complex genetic condition that affects females and involves the partial or complete absence of one X chromosome. It is caused by the absence of one set of genes from the short arm of one X chromosome.