Nursing Notes and Study Guides for Student Nurses

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Nursing is a demanding and complex field that requires a high level of knowledge, skill, and expertise. As a nursing student or professional, it can be challenging to keep track of the vast amount of information you need to know. That’s where nursing notes and study guides come in. These essential tools can help you stay organized, retain information, and ultimately succeed in your career.

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Pediatric Nursing

Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning or plumbism is a condition occurs when lead accumulates in the body, usually through exposure to lead-contaminated products, soil, water, or paint. Lead poisoning primarily affects young children and can lead to a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental impairments.

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Measles (Rubeola)

Measles is marked by prodromal fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and pathognomonic enanthem (ie, Koplik spots), followed by an erythematous maculopapular rash on the third to the seventh day.

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Meningitis

Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the three layers of membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord.

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Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a significant kidney disorder characterized by a combination of clinical features, including increased protein excretion in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia), high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, and edema (swelling) in various parts of the body.

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Non-Organic Failure to Thrive

Non-Organic Failure to Thrive (NOFTT) is a condition in infants and young children characterized by inadequate growth and development, not caused by any underlying medical or organic issues. Instead, it results from a complex interplay of environmental, psychosocial, and nutritional factors that impede normal growth.

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Otitis Media

Otitis media is the inflammation and infection of the middle ear, often resulting from viral or bacterial pathogens. Otitis media can lead to various symptoms, including ear pain, fever, hearing difficulties, and fluid buildup behind the eardrum.

Pediatric Nursing

Pediatric Dosage Calculations

Two methods of computing doses are used to determine accurate pediatric medication dosages: the body weight method and the body surface area method.

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Pediatric Health and Physical Assessment

Pediatric health and physical assessment are fundamental aspects of nursing care that focus on assessing the well-being and development of children from infancy through adolescence.

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Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but critical metabolic disorder that is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme responsible for breaking down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its toxic buildup in the body.

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Pyloric Stenosis

Pyloric stenosis is a relatively common gastrointestinal disorder among infants that occurs when the muscle at the lower end of the stomach (pylorus) thickens, leading to the narrowing of the passage between the stomach and the small intestine.