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.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron drop too low to support normal red blood cell (RBC) production.
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is the aspiration of stained amniotic fluid, which can occur before, during, or immediately after birth.
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
Congenital clubfoot or clubfoot is a deformity in which the entire foot is inverted, the heel is drawn up, and the forefoot is adducted.
Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome is caused by the absence of one set of genes from the short arm of one X chromosome.
4 Acute Glomerulonephritis Nursing Care Plans
Nursing care planning goals for the child with acute glomerulonephritis is directed toward the excretion of excess fluid through urination [...] Here are four (4) nursing care plans (NCP) for Acute Glomerulonephritis:
Tracheoesophageal Atresia
Esophageal atresia refers to a congenitally interrupted esophagus.
Imperforate Anus
When a malformation of the anus is present, the muscles and nerves associated with the anus often have a similar degree of malformation.
4 Congenital Hip Dysplasia Nursing Care Plans
Congenital hip dysplasia (also known as developmental hip dysplasia) is related to abnormal hip development that may arise during the fetal life. The abnormalities include hip instability, preluxation, subluxation, and dislocation.
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is defined as isolated thrombocytopenia with normal bone marrow and in the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia.
