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Spina Bifida Occulta (lease fill every box)

ACTVE LEARNUNG TEMPATE System Disorder STUDENT NAME DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures PATIENT CENTERED CARE Complications Nursing Care Medications Client Education Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care

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Alteration in health (diagnosis)

SPINA BIFIDA OCCULTA- Genetic disorder characterised by incomplete closure of neural tube.

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY RELATED TO CLIENT PROBLEM

Incomplete closure of neural tube

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Abnormal opening left in the bottom of the neural tube

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No exposed sac,lesion is covered by skin.

HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION

*Folic acid supplements

*Dietary supplements of folic acid

*Genetic councelling

RISK FACTORS

*Maternal diabetes

*Genetics

*Family history

*Obesity

*Folic acid deficiency

*Medication such as valproic acid and anti convulsants.

EXPECTED FINDINGS

*Orthopaedic abnormalities

*Bowel and bladder dysfunction

*pressure sore and skin irritation

*Scoliosis

*Back pain

*Hair at sacral area

*Lack of sensation.

LABORATORY TESTS

MSAFP -Maternal Serum Alpha Feto Protein Test.

16-18 weeks of pregnancy.

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES

*Ultrasound scan

*Aminocentesis

*MRI and CT scan.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

*Use splint,brace,cast,cane,crutches.

*Need special seat and chairs

*Need special attention in memory and learning skills

*Need frequent bathroom needs

*Need physical assistance

NURSING CARE

*Place the child in prone position

*Cover the site with sterile gauze dipped in normal saline

*Monitor vital signs

*Monitor for associated complication

*Maintain hydration

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

*Antibiotics

*Sac closure

*Bladder and bowel management

*physiotherapy

*Recreational therapy

*Orthopaedic procedures.

*Shunt

MEDICATION

*Anti cholinergics( oxybutynin chloride)

*Alpha adrenergic antagonist (terazosin)

*Antibiotics

CLIENT EDUCATION

*Educate client regarding importance of physiotherapy

*Inform the client to take medication as prescribed

*Educate the client regarding the bowel and bladder care

*Educate about periodic check up

*Instruct the patient to avoid all products that contain latex

*Educate the parents how to teach the child to care himself.

INTER PROFESSIONAL CARE

*The child need ongoing care from

*Physical medicine

*Rehabilitation

*Urology

*Neurology

*Orthopaedics

*Speech therapy

*Special Education teachers

COMPLICATION

*Frequent UTI

*bowel and bladder dysfunction

*paralysis

*ADHD

*Meningitis

*Hydrocephalus

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