22. A 4 year-old hospitalized child begins to have a seizure while playing with hard plastic toys in the hallway. Of the following nursing actions, which one should the nurse do first? Place the child in the ne
Dehydration deficits in neonates are calculated in the same way as for adults: Percent dehydration multiplied by body weight in kg will provide the total fluid deficit in liters.1 The neonate’s maintenance fluid is about 60 to 100 ml/lb/day.1 Colloids can be used in urgent circumstances an...
in the world. As a Pittsburgh native, I know the reputation of UPMC, but I have experienced the center first hand as a girl who lives every day with congential heart disease. All three of my open heart surgeries took place at Children’s Hospital and I am grateful each and every day ...
Nurses are responsible for assessing patients, identifying symptoms, and developing a care plan that is tailored to the patient’s specific needs. In this article, we will explore the nursing care plans and nursing diagnosis for hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. Here are two nursing diagnosis for ...
Use this nursing care plan and management guide to help care for patients who had a near-drowning experience. Learn about the nursing assessment, nursing interventions, goals and nursing diagnosis in this guide. What is drowning? Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional injury death wo...
Interprofessional education aims to instruct healthcare students how to learn with, from, and about healthcare professionals from different occupations to encourage effective collaboration to provide safe and high-quality patient care. The purpose of this study is to confirm the effectiveness of ...
In real-life clinical settings, it is important to note that the use of specific nursing diagnostic labels may not be as prominent or commonly utilized as other components of the care plan. It is ultimately the nurse’s clinical expertise and judgment that shape the care plan to meet the ...
Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients with acute confusion, ensuring that the nursing care plan is tailored to individual needs. The plan includes assessing and monitoring mental status, ensuring a safe environment, managing behavioral issues, and maintaining communication with the healthcare...
it is important to note that the use of specific nursing diagnostic labels may not be as prominent or commonly utilized as other components of the care plan. It is ultimately the nurse’s clinical expertise and judgment that shape the care plan to meet the unique needs of each patient, prio...