Cerebral Palsy : Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that affects the movement , muscle tone and posture of the baby. This is one of the neurological conditions which is caused by Brain damage, poor maternal conditions also maternal infections, Birth injuries, Premature birth of the baby.
Clinical Manifestations :
Priority Safety Concerns :
1. Never leave the child unattended
2. Always use a crib with side rails
Interventions : Immunize the child with vaccinations.
Rehab therapies such as speech therapy and also techniques to improve muscle strength.
Hydrocephalus : Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the meninges of the brain due to the excess production or either improper absorption of CSF. These are mainly due to infections, injuries, neural tube defects, premature birth etc.
Clinical Manifestations:
Priority Safety Concerns :
1. Avoiding infections
2. Taking measures to avoid injuries which leads to bleeding.
Interventions : Treatment of the baby with shunting process.
Genetic Counselling
give 2 priority safety concern for child diagnosed with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus and establish two...
physical assessment of a child who is cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, seizure disorder, and feeding difficulty. A.please provide the outcome and evaluation B. potential complication c. Nursing interventions d. client education
QUESTION 5 4 points A child diagnosed with cerebral palsy will be receiving ou therapy at Blyth responsible for o A. Medical Biller O B. Director of Rehabilitation g how many sessions of PT, OT and ST services the child is eligible for during the calendar year O D. Medical Coder (Health Information Coder)
cerebral palsy. Pamela su/ers from general spasticity, mental impairment, impaired vision and hearing, and hydrocephalus. She has been admitted to the pediatric unit for evaluation of intrathecal spasticity control. (Learning Objectives 2,3, 4, and 6) a. Identify medications that might be used to help control Pamela’s spasticity. b. What information would the nurse include in the health history?c. What nursing interventions would be important in Pamela’s care? d. What information would be important to include in a teaching plan for...
Cerebral palsy has been described as a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture. In addition to motor disorders, the condition often involves disturbances of sensation, perception, communication, cognition, and behavior. After completing the reading, develop a nursing plan of care for the client and family in the following scenario. Scenario: Romel Jones is an 18-month-old infant who was seen this week at the developmental pediatrician’s office and was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. The pediatrician’s...
Cerebral palsy has been described as a group of permanent disorders of the development of movement and posture. In addition to motor disorders, the condition often involves disturbances of sensation, perception, communication, cognition, and behavior. Scenario: Romel Jones is an 18- month-old infant who was seen this week at the developmental pediatrician’s office and was diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy. The pediatrician’s office referred him because he is not standing or walking, and is having difficulty swallowing table food that...
A 6-year-old male with cerebral palsy is hospitalized for respiratory distress secondary to aspiration pneumonia. During the patient's third day in ICU, he remains ventilated and sedated. During a skin assessment, the nurse notes an open area on the patient's occiput with the skull visible adipose. During handoff, it was reported that the skin was intact. Upon review of the original assessment, there is no documentation of any open areas. 1. Identify the factors that place this patient at risk...
7) List 2 (two) specific nursing interventions for each of the following health issues commonly seen in Cerebral Palsy. Nursing interventions/ care plan (minimum 2 each) 7.1) Aspiration/Recurrent chest infections 7.2) Oral/ Dental problems 7.3) Incontinence 7.4) Skin breakdown risk/ pressure injuries
List 2 (two) specific nursing interventions for each of the following health issues commonly seen in Cerebral Palsy Clients Health issue Nursing interventions/ care plan (minimum 2 each) 7.1) Aspiration/Recurrent chest infections 7.2) Oral/ Dental problems 7.3) Incontinence 7.4) Skin breakdown risk/ pressure injuries
Case Studies Chapter 44: Nursing Care of the Child With a Neuromuscular Disorder 1. Pamela Souza, 6 years old, was born with cerebral palsy. Pamela suffers from general spasticity, mental impairment, impaired vision and hearing, and hydrocephalus. She has been admitted to the pediatric unit for evaluation of intrathecal spasticity control. (Learning Objectives 2, 3, 4, and 6) a. Identify medications that might be used to help control Pamela’s spasticity. b. What information would the nurse include in the health...
Please help Please help to fill out nursing care plan for this patient who is Hydrocephalus with VP shunt. I give you 2 nursing diagnoses so help me to finish all another part. You can change nursing diagnosis if you think which better diagnosis for this patient Nursing Care Plan Patient Medical Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus with VP shunt I. Nursing Diagnosis #1: Ineffective breathing pattern R/T disease process, tracheal dependency, 1. Assessment Data (include at least three-five subjective and/or objective pieces...