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Atresia

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Absent or abnormal narrowing

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Stenosis

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Narrowing

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Fistula

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Abnormal connection between two body parts

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Malposition

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Not in the right spot

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Hyperplasia/Hypertrophy

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Overgrown

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-itis

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Inflammation

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-cele

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Swelling

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-schisis

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Cleft or split

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Cleft Lip and Palate Definition

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Incomplete fusion of the lip and/or palate in utero

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Cleft Lip and Palate Assessment

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-Severity?
-Unilateral or bilateral lips?
-Involves hard or soft palate or both?

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Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment

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-Correct at appropriate times d/t feeding/speech interference
-Close lip first (3-5m) by plastic surgery
-Close palate next (6-12m)

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Cleft Lip and Palate Education/Care

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-Feeding/nutrition: they can breastfeed, upright position, burp frequently, get good seal on nipple to let less air in, LAMB nipple, maybe G tube or syringe, have suction ready
-Promote bonding
-Respiratory assessment
-Interdisciplinary care: ENT
-Post OP: elbow restraints, manage pain, look at suture site, no nipple/paci/straw/spoon/fork for a bit, need IV fluids, clear liquid diet, no hard toys, no objects in mouth

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Cleft Lip and Palate Complications

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-otitis media
-respiration distress r/t aspiration
-infection
-dental
-speech delays
-self-esteem

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Esophageal Atresia (EA) & Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) Definition

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-EA: blind pouch
-TEF: opening from trachea by fistula

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Esophageal Atresia & Tracheoesophageal Fistula Assessment

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-3 C’s -cyanosis, choking, coughing
-Excessive drooling and salivation
-Respiratory status
-Other congenital anomalies
-Food comes right back out of the nose or into trachea (w/ TEF)
-NG tubes can’t go down to stomach

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Esophageal Atresia & Tracheoesophageal Fistula Treatment

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-Medical emergency
-Surgical repair
-Bronchoscoopy

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Esophageal Atresia & Tracheoesophageal Fistula Education/Care

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-Respiratory status: have suction available,
-Nutrition: TPN/Lipids, G-tube, strict I/Os, daily weights
-Emotional support
-Introduce food back slowly after repair

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Esophageal Atresia & Tracheoesophageal Fistula Complications

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-GERD
-Aspiration
-Stricture formation
-Leak
-Tracheomalacia

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Pyloric Stenosis Definition

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-Thickening and tightening of the pyloric sphincter (at base of stomach)
-2-8 weeks after birth

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Pyloric Stenosis Assessment

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-Projectile vomiting
-Constant hunger
-Weight loss
-Olive shaped mass in RUQ
-Peristatic wave
-Dehydration
-Dx: ABD US

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Pyloric Stenosis Treatment

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-Medical emergency
-Surgical repair - pylorotomy

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Pyloric Stenosis Education/Care

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-Nutrition: pyloric protocol (small amt of Pedialyte until formula), strict I/Os, daily weights
-Emotional support

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Pyloric Stenosis Complications

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-Surgical site infection
-Dehydration
-Feeding intolerance

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GERD Definiton

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-Backflow of stomach contents to esophagus

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GERD Assessment

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-Regurgitation
-Hunger
-Irritability
-Monitor feeding patterns
-Dx: Upper GI, pH probe monitoring

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GERD Treatment

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-Feeding modification: small meals, thicken formula, slow-flow nipple, avoid spicy/fried foods
-Positioning: upright
-Meds: PPI, H2 receptor agonists
-Surgery or G-tube for severe cases

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GERD Education/Care

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-Suction ready
-Monitor respiratory status
-Strict I/Os, daily weights
-Feeding education

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GERD Complications

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-Aspiration
-Poor weight gain
-Sleep difficulties

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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis Definition

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-OC: through umbilical cord, covered w/ a membrane
-GS: no sac/membrane covering organs, usually right side

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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis Assessment

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-Location
-Presence of membrane
-Color of ABD contents, moistness

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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis Treatment

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-Surgical repair to correct defect
-GS: silo mesh device allows organs to slowly go back in body as child grows

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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis Education/Care

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-Protect protruding ABD organs
-Prevent complications
-Promote bonding
-Emotional support
-NPO and on TPN

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Omphalocele & Gastroschisis Complications

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-Hypothermia
-Infection
-Injury

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Intussusception Definition

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-Telescoping or invagination of bowel segment into itself

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Intussusception Assessment

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-Family Hx
-Red currant jelly stool
-Sudden severe pain
-Vomiting
-Periods of comfort then acute pain
-Palpable sausage shaped ABD mass
-Dx: US

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Intussusception Treatment

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-Medical emergent
-Barium enema or air enema to get bowel back out
-Surgery

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Intussusception Education/Care

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-Pain control
-NG tube to decompress ABD
-Hydration: on IV fluids
-Monitor for return of bowel function

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Intussusception Complication

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-Bowel obstruction
-Bowel necrosis
-Post-op infections
-Dehydration

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Volvulus Definition

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-Malrotation of intestine

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Volvulus Assessment

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-Bilious vomiting
-Firm ABD w/ distention
-Irritability
-Passage of bloody stools

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Volvulus Treatment

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-Medical emergency
-Surgical repair
-Maybe colostomy

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Volvulus Education/Care

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-Pain control
-NPO
-IV fluids
-Pre/Post op teaching

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Volvulus Complications

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-Bowel obstruction
-Bowel necrosis
-Short bowel syndrome
-death
-Ostomy

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Anorectal Malformation Definition

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Anomalies of rectum, urinary, and reproductive system
-Imperforate anus
-Anal stenosis
-Fistula

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Anorectal Malformation Assessment

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-Other congenital anomalies
-Failure to pass meconium
-Stool in urine
Dx: US

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Anorectal Malformation Treatment

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-Surgery
-Dilations

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Anorectal Malformation Education/Care

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-Assess anatomy at birth
-IV fluids, NG tube
-NPR: no meds or temps
-Colostomy care
-Emotional support
-Colostomy reversal
-Pain meds
-Skin care

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Anorectal Malformation Complications

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-Infection
-Bowel obstruction
-Colostomy
-Difficulties w/ toilet training

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Definition

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-ABD contents protrude into thoracic cavity through opening in diaphragm

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Assessment

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-Respiratory distress
-Cyanosis
-Dyspnea
-Shape of chest and ABD

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Treatment

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-Life threatening
-Surgery

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Education/Care

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-Immediate respiratory support in NICU: intubation, vent, ecmo
-Positioning
-NG tube to decompress ABD
-Decrease simulation
-Emotional support
-Observe for respiratory compromise
-Post op: positioning, pain meds

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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Complications

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-Death from RDS
-Post-op infections
-Reoccurence

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Umbilical Hernia Definition

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-Weak or imperfectly closed umbilical ring

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Umbilical Hernia Assessment

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-Soft swelling covered by skin
-Easily reduced by pushing back through fibrous ring
-May increase in size when bear down, coughing or crying
-Usually not painful

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Umbilical Hernia Treatment

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-Surgery if strangulation or doesn’t resolve by 3-5 years or grows larger by 1-2 years

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Umbilical Hernia Education/Care

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-Reducible vs. strangulation

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Umbilical Hernia Complications

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-Strangulation
-Need for surgical repair

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Acute Diarrhea

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  • <14 days
    -Secondary to GI infection, URI, UTI, ABX, laxatives, gastroenteritis, Rotavirus
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Chronic Diarrhea

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  • > 14 days
    -Short gut syndrome, malabsorption, food allergies, inflammatory bowel disease
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Diarrhea Assessment

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-Bristol stool scale
-Home treatments
-Food intake
-Sick contacts
-S/Sx of dehydration
-Stool culture
-Vomiting

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Diarrhea Treatment

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-Hydration
-Oral rehydration
-Possible medications
-IV fluids if needed
-Electrolyte management
-Barrier cream

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Diarrhea Education/Care

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-Hydration
-Strict I&O, including stool
-Daily weight
-Hand hygiene
-Diet

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Diarrhea Complications

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-Dehydration
-Severe, electrolyte imbalances
-Skin breakdown

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Functional Constipation Definition

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-Absence of structural, endocrine or metabolic conditions that cause hard stools

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Functional Constipation Assessment

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-Bristol Stool Scale
-Review diet
-Toileting habits

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Functional Constipation Treatment

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-Dietary management
-Bathroom privileges at school
-Behavior management
-Pharmacologic management
-Decompaction
-Maintenance therapy
-Fiber/Fluids

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Functional Constipation Education/Care

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-Diet
-Activity
-Infants- 2 oz. apple or pear juice daily
-Bathroom routines

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Functional Constipation Complications

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-Fecal impaction
-Psychological stress

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Encopresis Definition

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-Recurrent soiling or at inappropriate times
-Voluntary or involuntary retention of stool leads to constipation, dilation of lower bowel and incompetence of inner sphincter

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Encopresis Assessment

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-Bristol Stool Scale
-Review diet
-Toileting habits
-Painful BM

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Encopresis Treatment

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-Encourage regular bathroom times
-Emotional support
-Positive reinforcement
-Diet
-Toilet-training techniques

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Encopresis Complications

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-Fecal impaction
-Constipation
-Bowel incontinence
-Psychological stress

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Colic Definition

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-Severe abdominal pain 3 hours and occurs at least 3 days per week.

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Colic Assessment

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-Crying loudly and continuously
-Face may become flushed
-ABD distended and tense
-Episodes occur at the same time each day
-Legs draw up, tense, clench hands

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Colic Treatment

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-Supportive care
-Gas drops- Mylicon
-Formula changes

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Colic Education/Care

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-Rule out other causes
-Support parents

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Colic Complications

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-Psychological stress
-Fatigue

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Hirschsprung’s Disease Definition

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-Congenital aganglionic megacolon
that starts at the anus and progresses proximally
-Paralyzing

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Hirschsprung’s Disease Assessment

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-Failure to pass meconium in 1st 48hrs
-ABD distention
-Dx: biopsy

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Hirschsprung’s Disease Treatment

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-Surgical removal of the non-functioning colon
-Maybe colostomy
-TPN/Lipids

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Hirschsprung’s Disease Education/Care

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-Monitor I&O, fluid and electrolyte balance
-Teach parents TPN or feeding regimen

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Appendicitis Definition

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-Inflammation of the appendix caused by an obstruction

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Appendicitis Assessment

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-Periumbilical cramps
-ABD tenderness
-Fever
-Pain in RLQ most intense at McBurney’s point
-Progressive
-Dx: CT

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Appendicitis Complications

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-Rupture
-Peritonitis

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Crohn’s Disease Definition

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-Inflammation and ulceration of GI tract
-Patchy and anywhere from mouth to anus

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Crohn’s Disease Assessment

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-More subtle: steady/colicky pain RLQ
-Diarrhea
-Flatulence
-Excess fat in stool
-Malaise
-Joint pain
-Weight loss
-Delayed growth

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Ulcerative Colitis Definition

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-Inflammation of large intestine and rectal mucosa
-Continuous and limited

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Ulcerative Colitis Assessment

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-1st sign: diarrhea
-Cramping during and after BM
-Blood and mucus in stool
-Joint pain
-Weight loss
Delayed growth

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Crohn Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

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Dx: colonoscopy w/ biopsy
-Crohn’s: ulcers reoccur
-UC: Can remove diseased bowel
-Temporary colostomy
-Medication

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Crohn Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Education/Care

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-Monitor for Sx of anemia
-I&O, daily weight, fluid status
-Support patient and family
-Nutrition
-Pain Management

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Crohn Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Complications

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-Psychological stress
-Increased risk of cancer with Crohn
-Colostomy temporary or permanent

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Celiac Disease Definition

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-Immunologic disorder characterized by intolerance for gluten (found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats)

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Celiac Disease Assessment

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-Steatorrhea: increased fat in stool
-ABD Pain
-ABD distention
-Lack of energy
-Muscle wasting
-Chronic diarrhea
-Malabsorption of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
-Dx: Colonoscopy w/ biopsy

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Celiac Disease Treatment

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-Eliminate gluten

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Celiac Disease Education/Care

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-Multi-disciplinary care
-Support family and pt

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Lactose Intolerance Definition

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-Inability to digest lactose

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Lactose Intolerance Assessment

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-ABD pain
-Flatulence
-Diarrhea
-Hx
-Dx: hydrogen breath test

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Lactose Intolerance Treatment

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-Eliminate lactose
-Lactose tablets

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Lactose Intolerance Education/Care

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-Nutrition education
-Support parent and pt

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Short Bowel Syndrome Definition

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-Decreased ability to absorb nutrients bc of a shortened intestine
-Congenital bowel anomaly or from a surgery (bowel resection)

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Short Bowel Syndrome Assessment

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-Diarrhea: quickly after eating

103
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Short Bowel Syndrome Treatment

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-Nutrition consult
-Possible TPN/Lipids

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Short Bowel Syndrome Education/Care

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-Monitor I&O, fluid and electrolyte balance
-Teach parents TPN or feeding regimen

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