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Chapter 40: Respiratory infections
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- 1Identify the factors leading to respiratory tract infection in the infant or young child.1. Infectious agents
2. Age
3. Size
4. Resistance
5. Season variations - 2Contrast the effects of various respiratory infections observed in infants and children.k
- 3Describe the postoperative nursing care of the child with an adenotonsillectomy.The child is placed on their abdomen to facilitate drainage.
Routine suctioning is avoided unless needed
They are discouraged from coughing frequently, clearing the throat, blowing the nose, and any other activity that may aggravate the operative site.
Ice collar may be beneficial
Medicine may be given rectally or IV
Food and fluids restricted until the child is alert
Observe for bleeding - 4Outline a nursing care plan for a child with croup.AIrway protection, humidified oxygen, cool mist, antibiotics
- 5Outline a nursing care plan for a child with acute otitis media.1.Relieve pain
2. Facilitating drainage when possible
3. Preventing complications or reccurence
4. Educating the family in the care of the child
5. Proving emotional support - 6Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which inhalation of noninfectious irritants produce pulmonary dysfunction.k
- 7Describe the ways in which the various therapeutic measures relieve the symptoms of asthma.v
- 8Outline a plan for teaching home care for the child with asthma.v
- 9Describe the physiologic effects of cystic fibrosis on the gastrointestinal and pulmonary systems.v
- 10Outline a plan of care for the child with cystic fibrosis.vv
- 11List the major signs of respiratory distress in infants and children.v
- 12Describe the nursing care for a child with respiratory failure.v
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