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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Notes Pediatric Nursing

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.

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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.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes infections of the lungs and respiratory tract. Infection with respiratory syncytial virus which manifests primarily as bronchiolitis or viral pneumonia, is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children.

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Reye’s Syndrome

Reye's syndrome typically occurs after a viral illness, particularly an upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, varicella, or gastroenteritis, and is associated with the use of aspirin during the illness.

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Rheumatic Fever

Rheumatic fever (RF) is a systemic illness that may occur following group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in children.

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Roundworms (Ascariasis)

Ascariasis (Roundworms) is the name of an infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides; when a worm lives inside the human body, the condition is called a parasitic infection.

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School Phobia

School phobia, also known as school refusal, is characterized by severe anxiety or fear surrounding school attendance, leading to a persistent refusal to attend classes. It can arise from various factors, such as separation anxiety, social difficulties, or academic stress.