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Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

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Lesson Objective: Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye Nursing Care Plan

  • Understanding Infective Conjunctivitis:
    • Gain knowledge of the pathophysiology, causes, and contributing factors of infective conjunctivitis, including bacterial, viral, or allergic origins.
  • Recognition of Signs and Symptoms:
    • Learn to recognize the characteristic signs and symptoms of infective conjunctivitis, such as redness, itching, discharge, and swelling, to facilitate early identification and intervention.
  • Knowledge of Diagnostic Procedures:
    • Understand the diagnostic procedures involved in confirming infective conjunctivitis, including clinical examination, microbial cultures, and laboratory tests, to guide appropriate nursing interventions.
  • Implementation of Infection Control Measures:
    • Acquire skills in implementing infection control measures to prevent the spread of infective conjunctivitis, including proper hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and education of patients and caregivers.
  • Development of Individualized Care Plans:
    • Learn to develop individualized nursing care plans based on the specific etiology (bacterial, viral, or allergic) and the unique needs of the patient, considering factors such as age, comorbidities, and patient preferences.

Pathophysiology of Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis:
    • Caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Haemophilus influenzae.
    • Infection often starts unilaterally but can become bilateral.
    • Bacteria invade the conjunctival tissues, leading to inflammation and discharge.
  • Viral Conjunctivitis:
    • Common viruses include adenoviruses, herpes simplex virus, and enteroviruses.
    • Highly contagious and often spreads through respiratory droplets or direct contact with infected eye secretions.
    • Viruses invade and replicate in the conjunctival cells, causing inflammation and immune response.
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis:
    • Triggered by exposure to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
    • Immune response involves the release of histamines and other inflammatory mediators.
    • Chronic exposure can lead to persistent inflammation and symptoms.
  • Inflammatory Response:
    • In all types, there is a common inflammatory response involving dilation of blood vessels (hyperemia), increased permeability, and infiltration of immune cells.
    • Release of inflammatory mediators results in the characteristic redness, itching, and swelling.
  • Discharge and Contagiousness:
    • Bacterial conjunctivitis often presents with purulent discharge, while viral conjunctivitis may have watery discharge.
    • Contagiousness varies but is high in bacterial and viral cases during the acute phase.
    • Adequate treatment and infection control measures are essential to prevent transmission.

Etiology of Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

  • Bacterial Etiology:
    • Staphylococcus aureus: Common cause, especially in cases associated with poor hygiene.
    • Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae: Other bacterial strains that can cause bacterial conjunctivitis.
    • Transmission often occurs through direct contact with contaminated hands or objects.
  • Viral Etiology:
    • Adenoviruses: Most common viral cause of conjunctivitis.
    • Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV): Can cause a severe form of viral conjunctivitis.
    • Spread through respiratory droplets or contact with infected eye secretions.
  • Allergic Etiology:
    • Exposure to Allergens: Common allergens include pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and certain eye drops.
    • Individuals with a history of allergies are more prone to developing allergic conjunctivitis.
    • Seasonal variations may influence the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis.
  • Environmental Factors:
    • Irritants: Exposure to smoke, pollution, or chemicals can irritate the eyes and contribute to conjunctivitis.
    • Prolonged exposure to irritants may exacerbate symptoms and prolong the duration of conjunctivitis.
  • Contact Lenses and Eye Products:
    • Improper Lens Care: Poor hygiene or extended use of contact lenses without proper cleaning can lead to bacterial conjunctivitis.
    • Contaminated Eye Products: Use of contaminated eye makeup or shared makeup applicators can introduce infectious agents.

Desired Outcome for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

  • Resolution of Symptoms:
    • Achieve relief from symptoms such as redness, itching, and discharge.
    • Gradual reduction of symptoms indicates effective management and healing.
  • Elimination of Infective Agents:
    • Eradication of bacterial or viral agents causing conjunctivitis.
    • Negative cultures or tests for specific pathogens confirm successful treatment.
  • Restoration of Normal Vision:
    • Improvement in visual acuity and clarity.
    • Minimization of visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, due to conjunctival inflammation.
  • Prevention of Complications:
    • Prevention or management of potential complications, such as corneal involvement or secondary infections.
    • Timely intervention reduces the risk of long-term ocular sequelae.
  • Patient Education and Preventive Measures:
    • Enhanced patient understanding of preventive measures.
    • Education on proper hand hygiene, avoidance of eye-rubbing, and strategies to prevent recurrent episodes.

Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye Nursing Care Plan

 

Subjective Data:

  • Itching of the eye(s)
  • Pain in the eye(s)
  • Sensitivity to light

Objective Data:

  • Erythema of one or both eyes
  • Swelling of the eyelid(s)
  • Crusty appearance around the eye(s)
  • Watery discharge from the eye
  • Purulent drainage (yellow or green) from the eye

Nursing Assessment for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

 

  • Subjective Data:
    • Obtain information on the onset of symptoms, including redness, itching, discharge, and any recent exposure to irritants or individuals with conjunctivitis.
  • Ocular History:
    • Gather details about the patient’s ocular history, including any previous episodes of conjunctivitis, allergies, or chronic eye conditions.
  • Symptom Severity:
    • Assess the severity of symptoms, including the degree of redness, presence of discharge (color, amount), and subjective discomfort.
  • Visual Changes:
    • Inquire about changes in visual acuity, blurriness, or sensitivity to light.
    • Document any impact of symptoms on daily activities.
  • Exposure and Risk Factors:
    • Explore potential sources of exposure, such as recent respiratory infections, close contact with affected individuals, or environmental factors (allergens, irritants).
  • Systemic Health:
    • Evaluate the patient’s overall health, considering the presence of systemic conditions or immunocompromising factors that may affect the course of conjunctivitis.
  • Physical Examination:
    • Inspect the eyes for redness, swelling, discharge, and signs of inflammation.
    • Assess visual acuity and any associated eye movements.
    • Check for preauricular lymph node enlargement.
  • Diagnostic Tests:
    • Collaborate with the healthcare team to perform diagnostic tests, such as conjunctival swabs for culture or other specific tests to identify the causative agent.

 

Implementation for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

 

  • Topical Medications:
    • Administer prescribed topical antibiotics or antiviral medications as directed.
    • Instruct the patient on the proper technique for applying eye drops or ointments to ensure effectiveness.
  • Warm Compresses:
    • Encourage the use of warm compresses to alleviate discomfort and help reduce crusting or sticky discharge from the eyes.
    • Educate the patient on the correct method for applying warm compresses and emphasize the importance of cleanliness.
  • Hygiene Practices:
    • Emphasize the significance of good hygiene, including frequent handwashing to prevent the spread of infection.
    • Instruct the patient to avoid touching or rubbing the affected eye(s) to prevent further irritation or spread of the infection.
  • Isolation Precautions:
    • Advise the patient on necessary precautions to prevent transmission, especially in cases of bacterial or viral conjunctivitis.
    • Provide guidance on the appropriate duration of isolation and when it is safe to return to regular activities.
  • Symptomatic Relief:
    • Recommend over-the-counter artificial tears or lubricating eye drops to relieve dryness and soothe the eyes.
    • Discuss the importance of avoiding potential irritants, such as smoke or allergens, during the recovery period.

Nursing Interventions and Rationales

 

  • Assess eyes and vision Assess for signs of ear infection
  The common signs of pink eye are erythema and clear or purulent discharge. Vision loss is not typical but may be distorted or blurred. Otitis media is a common co-infection and symptoms may overlap
  • Assess vitals
  Get baseline and help determine if there is an underlying systemic infection. Pink eye usually does not present with a fever.
  • Use proper PPE and disinfect all equipment per facility protocol
  Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are spread through contact. Disinfect all equipment to prevent cross-contamination from other patients.
  • Obtain history from patient and parents, depending on the patient’s age
  Determine if others in the home have similar symptoms. Isolate the patient from these family members. Does the patient attend school or daycare where it is easy to pick up germs and bacteria? How long has the patient had symptoms?
  • Apply a warm compress over eye
  Make sure the compress is moist and warm (not hot) to help relieve discomfort.
  • Instill drops and apply ointments to eyes as necessary. Administer medications as required
  Antibiotic drops or ointments are used to treat bacterial infections. Antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids may also be given to relieve symptoms
  • Encourage patient to remain home from school or daycare for approximately 7 days
  Pink eye infections are highly contagious and easily spread through contact. Isolating the patient from other children will prevent the continued spread of the illness.
  • Educate patients and parents/caregivers of proper hygiene and how to prevent further spread of infection:
    • Avoid rubbing the eye(s)
    • Clean eye discharge with a tissue (dispose of carefully)
    • Do not share towels or clothing with others
    • Teach parent to instill eye drops or apply ointments at home for continued treatment
  Help patients and parents/caregivers understand the importance of proper care and hygiene to prevent the spread of infection to other children or family members. Correct installation of eye drops, and the correct administration of medications is imperative for optimal therapeutic benefit.

Evaluation for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

 

  • Resolution of Symptoms:
    • Assess the patient for the resolution of clinical symptoms such as redness, itching, discharge, and swelling.
    • Document the improvement or absence of symptoms as compared to the initial assessment.
  • Effectiveness of Medications:
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of prescribed medications by assessing whether the infection has responded to antibiotic or antiviral treatment.
    • Monitor for any adverse reactions or side effects related to the medications.
  • Patient Compliance:
    • Verify patient adherence to the prescribed treatment plan, including the proper administration of medications and adherence to isolation precautions.
    • Address any concerns or barriers to compliance expressed by the patient.
  • Prevention of Spread:
    • Assess whether preventive measures, such as hand hygiene and isolation precautions, have been followed to minimize the spread of infective conjunctivitis.
    • Determine if there are any reported cases of the infection in close contacts.
  • Educational Outcomes:
    • Evaluate the patient’s understanding of hygiene practices and self-care measures to prevent future occurrences.
    • Assess the patient’s ability to recognize and respond to early signs of recurrence or complications.

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Example Nursing Diagnosis For Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye

  1. Impaired Comfort: Conjunctivitis can cause discomfort, itching, and redness. This diagnosis focuses on comfort measures and symptom relief.
  2. Risk for Infection Spread: Conjunctivitis is contagious. This diagnosis emphasizes infection prevention and education on hygiene and transmission.
  3. Knowledge Deficit: Patients with conjunctivitis may need education on proper eye care and the importance of medication compliance.

Transcript

Let’s create a care plan for infective conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, or what’s commonly referred to as pink eye, is an infection of the membrane that covers the eye in lies, the eyelid, or the conjunctivitis. In fact, pink eye is caused by a virus or bacteria. It normally occurs in one eye, although it can spread to both eyes. Pink eye is very contagious and it’s easily spread through poor hand hygiene, which is why it’s so common in children. Uh, some nursing considerations are, we want to assess the eyes and assess the vision. While vision loss is not common, it can occur. We want to educate patients on precautions and we want to educate the parents on how to stop the spread and to perform proper hand hygiene. The desired outcome is for the patient to be free from infection. The patient will have no change or loss of vision, and the patient will be free from pain and discomfort. 

This is just a look at conjunctivitis. So typical symptoms for conjunctivitis include erythema, or redness, watery, or purulent drainage. And across the appearance. If you notice here in the picture, you see her eyes are very red. It’s kind of swollen around. Like I said, there may be some drainage, like I said, watery or purulent drainage. So what is the patient going to tell you, what is the subjective data that we can put here for infective conjunctivitis? Well, the patient is definitely going to complain of itchiness; it is going to be very itchy. Okay. There may be some pain in one or both of the eyes and they are going to be very sensitive to light. Some things that we’re going to notice off the bat from an assessment standpoint is we’re going to notice redness; that eye is going to be fire red. 

There is also going to be some swelling in the eyelid. There’s going to be a crusty appearance around the eyes, especially when the patient first wakes up. There’s going to be some watery discharge from the eye or purely in drainage. What could be yellow or green in color from the eye. So we want to assess the eye. That’s our first nurse in the intervention. We want to assess the eye and assess for signs of eye infection. So the common side effects of pink eye include redness, clear drainage or purulent drainage, and visual loss. Like I said, it’s not typical, but it may be distorted or blurred. Otitis media or an ear infection is common. Coinfection and symptoms may often overlap. We want to make sure we use proper PPE and disinfect all equipment per a facility protocol. So bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are spread through contact. 

So we want to make sure we use contact measures. So we want to make sure we use gloves. We want to make sure that we’re wiping everything down, disinfecting all equipment so we can prevent cross-contamination from other patients. We want to encourage the patient to remain home from school or daycare for about seven days. Pink eye infections are common and highly contagious and easily spread isolated. The patient from other children will prevent the continued spread of the illness. I remember when my niece was in school and there was an outbreak of pink eye, and literally it went from one kid to the next, to the next to where just about all of her class was down. Had they isolated the child at home? Did some good hand hygiene? I’m sure that that outbreak would have been minimized. 

We want to educate. Education is key here. Education is key because it’s very important for this disease process to be managed at home. So the nursing intervention that we can do is we can educate the parents to apply warm compresses over the eye. We want to make sure that the compact, the calm press is moist and warm, not hot. It helped relieve some of the discomfort, drops may be ordered by the doctor and prescribed. We want to make sure that they’re instilling the drops and apply ointments to keep that eye comfortable. The medication, some of the medications that may be required would be some antibiotic drops or ointments. That’s going to treat that bacterial infection and to histamines decongestant steroids may also be used to release some symptoms. We want to make sure that the parent is on top of hand hygiene. We want to make sure that they don’t share towels or clothing with others. 

We want to teach patients and teach parents how to put the eyedrops in and in order to avoid cross contamination. And we want to clean any discharge with tissue. That’s disposed of carefully. Here is the completed care plan. Next, we’re going to focus on some key points that you want to keep in mind. So the pathophysiology behind it, in fact, if pink eye is caused by a virus or bacteria in the conjunctiva, or the eye is infected some subjective or objective data that we may receive from the patient, subjective, itchy, very itchy, the eyes are itchy pain, and they’re sensitive to light. We, as nurses are going to observe or some objective data, we’re going to gather, uh, it’s going to be red. There may be some watery or purely from the eye, and that can be one or both eyes. We want to make sure that the parents are adhering to and the patients are adhering to hand hygiene. Okay? Scrupulous hand-washing is very important for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching eyes. It’s the best way to stop the spread of pink eyes at home. No rubbing, don’t share towels again, hand hygiene, a warm winter compress for comfort and staying home from school until this disease is resolved. 

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Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates
Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
Gestational Diabetes and Why YOU Should Know About It – Live Tutoring Archive
Gestational HTN (Hypertension)
Glucagon Lab Values
Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT) Lab Values
Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)
HELLP Syndrome
HELLP Syndrome – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (HELLP)
Hematomas in OB Nursing: Causes, Symptoms, and Nursing Care
Hemodynamics
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1C)
Hemorrhage (Postpartum Bleeding) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns
Homocysteine (HCY) Lab Values
Hydatidiform Mole (Molar pregnancy)
Hydralazine (Apresoline) Nursing Considerations
Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) Nursing Considerations
Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Hyperemesis Gravidarum for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Hyperglycemia Management Nursing Mnemonic (Dry and Hot – Insulin Shot)
Hypovolemic Shock Case Study (OB sim) (60 min)
Incompetent Cervix
Infections in Pregnancy
Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)
Inserting a Foley (Urinary Catheter) – Female
Intra Uterine Device – Potential Problems Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)
Isotonic Solutions (IV solutions)
Labor Progression Case Study (45 min)
Leopold Maneuvers
Lung Surfactant
Lung Surfactant for Newborns
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) Nursing Considerations
Magnesium Sulfate in Pregnancy
Mastitis
Maternal Risk Factors
Mechanisms of Labor
Meconium Aspiration
Meds for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Meds for PPH (postpartum hemorrhage)
Menstrual Cycle
Methylergonovine (Methergine) Nursing Considerations
Newborn of HIV+ Mother
Newborn Physical Exam
Newborn Reflexes
Nifedipine (Procardia) Nursing Considerations
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abortion, Spontaneous Abortion, Miscarriage
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Abruptio Placentae / Placental abruption
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chorioamnionitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dystocia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Ectopic Pregnancy
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gestational Diabetes (GDM)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hypertension (HTN)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Incompetent Cervix
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mastitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Maternal-Fetal Dyad Using GTPAL
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meconium Aspiration
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neonatal Jaundice | Hyperbilirubinemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Newborns
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Placenta Previa
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) / Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Preterm Labor / Premature Labor
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Process of Labor
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
Nursing Care Plan for Newborn Reflexes
Nursing Case Study for Maternal Newborn
Nutrition Assessments
Nutrition in Pregnancy
Nutritional Requirements
OB (Labor) Nurse Report to OB (Postpartum) Nurses
OB Course Introduction
OB Non-Stress Test Results Nursing Mnemonic (NNN)
OB Pharm and What Drugs You HAVE to Know – Live Tutoring Archive
Obstetric Trauma for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Obstetrical Procedures
Opioid Analgesics in Pregnancy
Oral Birth Control Pills – Serious Complications Nursing Mnemonic (Aches)
Oxytocin (Pitocin) Nursing Considerations
Pediatric Vital Signs (VS)
Physiological Changes
Phytonadione (Vitamin K)
Phytonadione (Vitamin K) for Newborn
Placenta Previa
Placenta Previa for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Possible Infections During Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (TORCH)
Post-Partum Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (BUBBLE)
Postpartum Discomforts
Postpartum Hematoma
Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Postpartum Interventions
Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes
Postpartum Thrombophlebitis
Precipitous Labor
Preeclampsia (45 min)
Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and HELLP Syndrome for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate
Pregnancy Labs
Pregnancy Outcomes Nursing Mnemonic (GTPAL)
Preload and Afterload
Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)
Preterm Labor
Preterm Labor for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Probable Signs of Pregnancy Nursing Mnemonic (CHOP BUGS)
Process of Labor
Process of Labor – Mom Nursing Mnemonic (4 P’s)
Process of Labor – Baby Nursing Mnemonic (ALPPPS)
Process of Labor – Live Tutoring Archive
Process of Labor 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
Promethazine (Phenergan) Nursing Considerations
Prostaglandins
Prostaglandins in Pregnancy
Protein (PROT) Lab Values
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam)
Rh Immune Globulin in Pregnancy
Signs of Pregnancy – Live Tutoring Archive
Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)
Spironolactone (Aldactone) Nursing Considerations
Stages of Fetal Development Nursing Mnemonic (Proficiently Expanding Fetus)
Subinvolution
Terbutaline (Brethine) Nursing Considerations
Threatened/Spontaneous Abortion for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Tips & Advice for Newborns (Neonatal IV Insertion)
Tocolytics
Tocolytics
Top 5 Misunderstood OB Concepts – Live Tutoring Archive
Transient Tachypnea of Newborn
Umbilical Cord Vasculature Nursing Mnemonic (2A1V)
Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin)
Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin) Nursing Considerations
VEAL CHOP Nursing Mnemonic (Fetal Accelerations and Decelerations) (VEAL CHOP)
What the Heck is Antepartum Testing? – Live Tutoring Archive
Abdomen (Abdominal) Assessment
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation-The Basics
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Oxygenation
ABGs Nursing Normal Lab Values
ABGs Tic-Tac-Toe interpretation Method
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Nursing Considerations
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
Airborne Precaution Diseases Nursing Mnemonic (MTV)
Albuterol (Ventolin) Nursing Considerations
Alveoli & Atelectasis
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Nursing Considerations
Anti-Infective – Antivirals
Anti-Infective – Macrolides
Anti-Infective – Penicillins and Cephalosporins
Anti-Infective – Fluoroquinolones
Appendicitis
Appendicitis – Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (PAINS)
Appendicitis Case Study (Peds) (30 min)
Appendicitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Assessment of a Burn Nursing Mnemonic (SCALD)
Asthma
Asthma Concept Map
Asthma management Nursing Mnemonic (ASTHMA)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Base Excess & Deficit
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Nursing Considerations
Blood Brain Barrier (BBB)
Blood Type O Nursing Mnemonic (Universally Odd)
Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Bronchodilators
Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Nursing Considerations
Burn Injuries
Burn Injury Case Study (60 min)
Burns for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Cardiac Glycosides
Care of the Pediatric Patient
Casting & Splinting
Cefaclor (Ceclor) Nursing Considerations
Celiac Disease
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Cimetidine (Tagamet) Nursing Considerations
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Nursing Considerations
Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft Lip Repair – Post Op Care Nursing Mnemonic (CLEFT LIP)
Clubfoot
Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)
Conjunctivitis
Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)
Corticosteroids
Coumarins
Cyanotic Defects Nursing Mnemonic (The 4 T’s)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Day in the Life of a NICU Nurse
Day in the Life of a Peds (Pediatric) Nurse
Defects of Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow
Defects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow
Dehydration
Diarrhea – Treatment Nursing Mnemonic (BRAT)
Digoxin (Lanoxin) Nursing Considerations
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Nursing Considerations
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Lomotil) Nursing Considerations
Eczema
EENT Assessment
Enuresis
Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (AIR RAID)
Epispadias and Hypospadias
Famotidine (Pepcid) Nursing Considerations
Fever
Fever Case Study (Pediatric) (30 min)
Flu Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (FACTS)
Fluid Compartments
Fluid Pressures
Fluid Shifts (Ascites) (Pleural Effusion)
Fluid Volume Deficit
Fluticasone (Flonase) Nursing Considerations
Gas Exchange
Gentamicin (Garamycin) Nursing Considerations
Glucose Lab Values
Gluten Free Diet Nursing Mnemonic (BROW)
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Nursing Considerations
Heart Sounds Nursing Mnemonic (APE To Man – All People Enjoy Time Magazine)
Hematocrit (Hct) Lab Values
Hemoglobin (Hbg) Lab Values
Hemophilia
Hierarchy of O2 Delivery
Hydrocephalus
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)
Ibuprofen (Motrin) Nursing Considerations
Immunizations (Vaccinations)
Imperforate Anus
Impetigo
Indomethacin (Indocin) Nursing Considerations
Influenza – Flu
Integumentary (Skin) Assessment
Intussusception
Intussusception for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Isolation Precaution Types (PPE)
Isolation Precautions (MRSA, C. Difficile, Meningitis, Pertussis, Tuberculosis, Neutropenia)
Lactulose (Generlac) Nursing Considerations
Leukemia
Levels of Consciousness (LOC)
Levetiracetam (Keppra) Nursing Considerations
Lung Sounds
Marfan Syndrome
Meningitis
Meningitis Assessment Findings Nursing Mnemonic (FAN LIPS)
Meningitis for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Methylphenidate (Concerta) Nursing Considerations
Mixed (Cardiac) Heart Defects
Mumps
Nephroblastoma
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome Case Study (Peds) (45 min)
Neuro Assessment
NSAIDs
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Acute Bronchitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Appendicitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Asthma / Childhood Asthma
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Bronchiolitis / Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Burn Injury (First, Second, Third degree)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Celiac Disease
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cleft Lip / Cleft Palate
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Clubfoot
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Congenital Heart Defects
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Constipation / Encopresis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Cystic Fibrosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Decreased Cardiac Output
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Dehydration & Fever
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Eczema (Infantile or Childhood) / Atopic Dermatitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Enuresis / Bedwetting
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Epiglottitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Fluid Volume Deficit
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hemophilia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Hydrocephalus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impaired Gas Exchange
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Imperforate Anus
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Impetigo
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Influenza
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Intussusception
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Marfan Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Meningitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Mumps
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Neural Tube Defect, Spina Bifida
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Omphalocele
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Otitis Media / Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pediculosis Capitis / Head Lice
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Pertussis / Whooping Cough
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Reye’s Syndrome
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rheumatic Fever
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Rubeola – Measles
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Scoliosis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Sickle Cell Anemia
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Tonsillitis
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Varicella / Chickenpox
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Vomiting / Diarrhea
Nursing Care Plan for (NCP) Autism Spectrum Disorder
Nursing Case Study for Pediatric Asthma
Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects
Ocular Infections (Conjunctivitis, Iritis) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Omphalocele
Opioid Analgesics
Pancrelipase (Pancreaze) Nursing Considerations
Pediatric Bronchiolitis Labs
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea
Pediatric Oncology Basics
Pediatrics Course Introduction
Pediculosis Capitis
Pertussis – Whooping Cough
Phenylketonuria
Phenytoin (Dilantin) Nursing Considerations
Platelets (PLT) Lab Values
Pneumonia
Promotion and Evaluation of Normal Elimination Nursing Mnemonic (POOPER SCOOP)
Pulmonary Function Test
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Lab Values
Respiratory Acidosis (interpretation and nursing interventions)
Reye’s Syndrome
Reyes Syndrome Case Study (Peds) (45 min)
Rheumatic Fever
ROME – ABG (Arterial Blood Gas) Interpretation
Rubeola – Measles
Salmeterol (Serevent) Nursing Considerations
Scoliosis
Selegiline (Eldepyrl) Nursing Considerations
Sickle Cell Anemia
Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)
Steroids – Side Effects Nursing Mnemonic (6 S’s)
Stoma Care (Colostomy bag)
Strabismus
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sympathomimetics (Alpha (Clonodine) & Beta (Albuterol) Agonists)
Thorax and Lungs Assessment
Tonsillitis
Topical Medications
Tracheal Esophageal Fistula – Sign and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (The 3 C’s)
Transient Incontinence – Common Causes Nursing Mnemonic (P-DIAPERS)
Treatment of Sickle Cell Nursing Mnemonic (HOP to the hospital)
Umbilical Hernia
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Measles, Mumps, Pertussis, Chicken Pox, Diphtheria) for Certified Emergency Nursing (CEN)
Varicella – Chickenpox
Varicella Case Study (Peds) (30 min)
Vitals (VS) and Assessment
Vomiting
White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values
X-Ray (Xray)
ADLs (Activity of Daily Living) Nursing Mnemonic (BATTED)
Emotions and Motivation
Growth & Development Theories
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Nursing
Psychological Disorders
State of Consciousness
Stress and Crisis