Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron drop too low to support normal red blood cell (RBC) production.
Iron deficiency anemia develops when body stores of iron drop too low to support normal red blood cell (RBC) production.
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is defined as isolated thrombocytopenia with normal bone marrow and in the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia.
The term thalassemia is applied to a variety of inherited blood disorders characterized by deficiencies in the rate of production of specific globin chains in hemoglobin.
Wilms tumor is an adenosarcoma in the kidney region. It is the most common childhood abdominal malignancy.
Nursing care plan goals for a child experiencing tonsillitis include maintaining a patent airway, preventing aspiration, relieving pain, especially while swallowing, encouraging fluid intake, and understanding of post-discharge care and possible complications.