Discussion Post: Nursing Care Plan
Chapter 41: Nursing Care of the Child With a Cardiovascular Disorder
• Baby boy Ellis, 2 hours old, is being evaluated in the newborn nursery by the nursing staff. Findings include T 37°C; apical heart rate 140 bpm; respirations 58 breaths per minute; BP (arms) 70/47, (calves) 62/39; head circumference 34 cm; chest circumference 31 cm; length 48 cm; weight 2,700 g. The infant is crying. (Learning Objectives 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8)
o Based on the physical findings, what should be the nurse's priority?
o What assessments/tests should the nurse expect to be done on this infant?
o What should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the parents of this infant?
• Jennifer Collins, 13 years old, is admitted to the pediatric floor with a diagnosis of probable acute rheumatic fever.
o What would the nurse include when performing an initial assessment?
o What tests would the nurse expect to be done on Jennifer?
• The diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever is confirmed.
o What would the nurse be sure to include in the discharge teaching plan for Jennifer and her family?
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