University:
Capital University
Course:
Nurs326 | Medical Surgical Nursing
Academic year:

2020
Views:

248

Pages:

2
Author:

Harrison Montoya

Pediatric Older Adult and Special Situations Key terms: ● Mental (Cognitive) Function: The brain’s capacity to reason and to process information Observing Children and Infants ● ● ● Look for levels consciousness Trouble breathing or any apparent injuries or conditions If the child id agitated begin the check from the toes not the head Care for abdominal conditions ● ● ● ● ● CALL 9-1-1(If life-threatening condition) Help the child rest comfortably Keep the child from becoming chilled or overheated Comfort and reassure the child Give care based on any conditions found Care for child Abuse and neglect ● ● ● Care for the child of infants injuries or illness DON’T confront the parent or guardian (Act normal) If suspected tell the EMS or police when arrived Care for Diarrhea and vomiting ● ● ● ● ● ● Add commercial rehydration specifically designed for children and infants No Limit sugars and artificial sweeteners (focus on low fiber) Lay the child on their side Halt solid foods for 24 hrs Wait 2-3 hrs after the child has vomited After 12 -24 hrs gradually reintroduce normal diet Care for ear infections ● ● ● No Signs and symptoms last longer than a day You see a discharge of blood or pus from the ear (indication of ruptured eardrum) The child is having ear problems ● The Child's sins and symptoms worsen after the child has be diagnosed When to call 9-1-1 ● ● If the child has signs and symptoms of life- threatening conditions If it the first time that a child has had a febrile seizure Care for SIDS ● ● CALL 9-1-1 Perform CPR until the EMS come, and AED in available, or you see obvious signs of life