Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Varicella / Chickenpox
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Lesson Objectives for Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Understanding Varicella:
- Define varicella, commonly known as chickenpox, as a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) and characterized by a distinctive rash.
- Transmission and Incubation Period:
- Explain the mode of transmission of varicella, typically through respiratory droplets, and describe the incubation period from exposure to the onset of symptoms.
- Clinical Manifestations:
- Identify the clinical manifestations of varicella, including the characteristic itchy vesicular rash, fever, malaise, and respiratory symptoms.
- Complications and High-Risk Groups:
- Recognize potential complications of varicella, especially in high-risk groups such as pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals, and newborns, and understand the importance of vaccination for prevention.
- Management and Prevention:
- Outline management strategies for varicella, including supportive care for symptoms, antiviral medications in certain cases, and emphasize the significance of vaccination for prevention.
Pathophysiology of Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Virus Entry and Replication:
- Varicella is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), a member of the herpesvirus family. The virus enters the respiratory tract, primarily through inhalation of respiratory droplets, and replicates in the mucosal epithelium.
- Viremia and Dissemination:
- After replicating in the respiratory mucosa, the virus enters the bloodstream, leading to viremia. VZV then disseminates to various organs, including the skin, causing characteristic lesions.
- Skin Lesions and Vesicle Formation:
- VZV infects skin cells, leading to the formation of vesicles filled with clear fluid. The vesicles appear in crops, progressing from macules to papules and eventually forming itchy vesicles.
- Immune Response and Crust Formation:
- The immune response is triggered, leading to the clearance of the virus. As vesicles rupture, the fluid is released, and crusts form on the skin. The entire process contributes to the characteristic rash.
- Latency and Reactivation:
- After the acute infection, VZV establishes latency in sensory ganglia. Later in life, the virus can reactivate, causing herpes zoster (shingles), characterized by a painful rash along a dermatome.
Etiology of Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV):
- The primary etiological agent is the varicella-zoster virus, a DNA virus belonging to the herpesvirus family.
*Note*
- Human-to-Human Transmission:
- Varicella is highly contagious and primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets expelled by infected individuals during coughing or sneezing.
- Direct Contact:
- The virus can also spread through direct contact with the fluid from vesicles or by touching contaminated surfaces.
- Incubation Period:
- The incubation period of varicella is typically 10 to 21 days from exposure to the appearance of symptoms.
- Vaccination and Immunity:
- Vaccination, such as the varicella vaccine, plays a crucial role in preventing varicella and reducing the severity of the disease. Immunity following natural infection or vaccination provides protection against future episodes.
Desired Outcome for Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Resolution of Symptoms:
- Achieve the resolution of varicella symptoms, including fever, pruritic vesicular rash, and malaise.
- Prevention of Complications:
- Prevent complications associated with varicella, particularly bacterial skin infections, pneumonia, and central nervous system involvement.
- Patient Comfort and Well-being:
- Ensure patient comfort by managing itching and discomfort associated with the rash, promoting rest, and addressing any distressing symptoms.
- Education on Contagious Period:
- Educate the patient and caregivers about the contagious period of varicella and the importance of isolation until the lesions crust over, minimizing the risk of transmission.
- Promotion of Hydration and Nutrition:
- Promote adequate hydration and nutrition to support the patient’s overall well-being during the illness.
Varicella / Chickenpox Nursing Care Plan
Subjective Data:
- Intense itching
- Body aches
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Headache
Objective Data:
- Fever
- Presence of papules/and vesicles
- Crusts/scabs on skin
Nursing Assessment for Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Clinical History:
- Obtain a detailed clinical history, including the onset of symptoms, exposure to varicella, and any pre-existing medical conditions that may increase the risk of complications.
- Skin Assessment:
- Perform a thorough skin assessment to identify the characteristic vesicular rash, noting the distribution, progression, and any signs of secondary bacterial infection.
- Temperature Monitoring:
- Monitor the patient’s temperature regularly to detect and manage fever promptly.
- Respiratory Assessment:
- Assess respiratory status, especially in high-risk individuals, to detect signs of pneumonia, a potential complication of varicella.
- Neurological Assessment:
- Conduct a neurological assessment, particularly in severe cases, to identify any signs of central nervous system involvement.
- Pain and Itch Assessment:
- Assess the patient’s pain and itching levels associated with the rash, implementing measures to relieve discomfort and prevent scratching.
- Psychosocial Assessment:
- Evaluate the patient’s psychosocial well-being, addressing any anxiety or emotional distress related to the illness, especially in pediatric patients.
- Family and Community Assessment:
- Assess the patient’s living environment and educate family members on the contagious nature of varicella to prevent further spread within the household and community.
Implementation for Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Symptomatic Relief:
- Provide interventions to relieve symptoms, including administering antipyretics for fever, using cool compresses to soothe itching, and maintaining a comfortable environment.
- Isolation Precautions:
- Implement appropriate isolation precautions to prevent the spread of varicella, especially in healthcare settings and among vulnerable populations.
- Hydration and Nutrition:
- Encourage and monitor adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration. Promote a well-balanced diet to support the patient’s nutritional needs during the illness.
- Antiviral Medication (if applicable):
- In certain cases, antiviral medications may be prescribed, especially for high-risk individuals or those with severe cases. Administer antiviral medications as prescribed and monitor for any side effects.
- Education on Home Care:
- Provide education to the patient and caregivers on proper home care, including hygiene practices, medication administration, and signs of complications. Emphasize the importance of completing the isolation period.
Nursing Interventions and Rationales
| Nursing Intervention (ADPIE) | Rationale |
| Perform complete physical assessment | Get baseline to determine effectiveness of interventions. Note stage of disease: active, fluid filled blisters or scabbed and crusted lesions. |
| Monitor vital signs | Fever often accompanies a chickenpox outbreak. Other changes in vital signs can indicate development of systemic infection. |
| Assess skin for signs of secondary infection | Itching leads to scratching and scratching leads to open wounds which are a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. |
| Trim nails or cover hands of infants and toddlers | Keeping the nails short or covered helps prevent scratches in the skin that can lead to infection. |
| Encourage rest | When the body is resting, more energy can be devoted to healing. This can also help to minimize fatigue and discomfort. |
| Manage itching | cool compresses
baths with oatmeal or cornstarch Helps relieve itching and soothe irritating skin |
| Administer medications appropriately | Oral antivirals
Oral antihistamine Oral or rectal acetaminophen Topical calamine ** Avoid giving aspirin or other salicylates to children with viral illnesses due to risk for Reye’s Syndrome** Antiviral (acyclovir) medications may help lessen the severity or shorten the duration of the disease Antihistamines (diphenhydramine) are given to relieve itching Acetaminophen is often given to treat fever and pain Calamine lotion, cream or gel may be applied to help relieve itching and discomfort |
| Encourage hydration | Water is better than sugary drinks to maintain hydration, even if child has little appetite. Children may be more responsive to popsicles for replacement of fluid and electrolytes. |
| Provide education for patient and parents regarding:
Preventing the spread of disease Infection control Vaccines When to return to school / daycare |
The virus can be spread to others until all lesions have crusted over, therefore, the child should not return to school or daycare until they are no longer contagious, even if feeling better.
Good hand hygiene can help spread infection. Varicella vaccine may be given 3-5 days after exposure (before symptoms begin) to prevent or lessen the severity of the disease. All children over 12 months of age should be vaccinated |
Evaluation for Varicella (Chickenpox)
- Resolution of Symptoms:
- Evaluate the patient’s clinical status, focusing on the resolution of symptoms such as fever, rash, and malaise.
- Prevention of Complications:
- Monitor for and assess the prevention of complications associated with varicella, including secondary bacterial infections and respiratory complications.
- Patient Comfort and Well-being:
- Assess the patient’s comfort level and overall well-being, ensuring that interventions effectively manage itching and discomfort.
- Adherence to Isolation Precautions:
- Evaluate the patient’s and caregivers’ adherence to isolation precautions to prevent the spread of varicella to others.
- Education Effectiveness:
- Assess the effectiveness of patient and caregiver education by evaluating their understanding of home care measures, medication administration, and the importance of completing the isolation period.
References
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chickenpox/symptoms-causes/syc-20351282
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4017-chickenpox
- https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/index.html
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Hi everyone. Today, we are going to be creating a nursing care plan for varicella chickenpox. So, let’s get started first. We’re going to talk about the pathophysiology of varicella chicken pox. Varicella, which is more commonly known as chickenpox is a viral infection that causes an itchy rash with small blisters on the skin and flu-like symptoms. Some nursing considerations. You want to do an assessment, vital signs, managing the itching, administering any medications, encouraging re and educating the parent and or caregiver. Some desired outcomes. The patient will remain comfortable and able to rest. The patient will not develop any sort of secondary infection.
And here I wanted to show you guys a picture. So, as you see, you’re going to see all of these little to tiny blisters all over the chest area here and mind you, these can appear anywhere on the body, but you see how there’s just a bunch everywhere. There’s some on the arms, on the torso, they can appear anywhere. So, we’re going to go ahead and get right into the cure plan. We’re going to be writing down some subjective data and some objective data. So, what are we going to see in a patient with varicella chickenpox? Well, one of the things they’re going to tell you, one of the main things is there’s going to be some intense itching. They’re going to be scratching a lot. They’re super, super itchy. One of the other things that’s very common is a fever, they are going to have a fever, and you’re going to see those red blisters and it could be anywhere on the body.
Some other things that you’ll see, they’ll complain of some body aches, maybe a possible loss of appetite, some fatigue, headache, and you may see some crosser scabs on the skin. So, like later in the process of the varicella, some interventions that we’re going to be doing, so you want to perform a complete physical assessment of the patient. So, you want to make sure you’re looking head to toe to see if it’s anywhere on the arms, the torso, the legs, you want to note any sort of active filled blisters or scabbed or crusted lesions. You want to monitor their vital signs. Fever often accompanies a chickenpox outbreak. Other changes in vital signs can indicate a development of any sort of systemic infection. Another thing that we want to do, we want to assess the skin for any sort of science of secondary infection. So secondary infection itching ends up leading to scratching, scratching leads to having any other open wounds, which is breeding ground for bacteria and infection. So, you want to be sure to trim the nails down or keep them short on children to avoid any sort of secondary infection, another intervention we want to make sure we’re managing the itching
Because we want to manage, uh, not having a secondary infection. So, you can be using any sort of cool compress, maybe some baths with some oatmeal or corn starch. That’s really soothing to the skin helps relieve that itch. And it’s just super, super soothing. Another intervention is administering any sort of medications. So, this would be your antivirals, or this would be any antihistamines, Some acetaminophen for fever or for pain and calamine lotion.
You want to make sure to note you want to avoid giving or any other cell slates to children with viral illnesses due to the risk of race syndrome. So, antivirals, giving the antiviral medication may help with the lesions, the severity, or shorten the duration of the disease. Antihistamines are going to be given in order to relieve any sort of itching, then for the fever or for the pain and the calamine lotion. It can be applied to help relieve any itching and discomfort for the patient. Another invention we’re going to look at is encouraging rest. We want to encourage rest because when the body’s resting, more energy can be devoted to the healing process. This can also help minimize fatigue and any discomfort in the patient. Another intervention is making sure we’re educating the caregiver. So, education, you want to make sure you’re providing information on vaccines, uh, infection control how to prevent spreading the disease. And when the child is to return back to school or, or day, the virus can be spread to others until all the lesions have crusted over. Therefore, the child should not return to school or daycare until they’re no longer contagious, even if they’re feeling better. And obviously good hand hygiene helps with any sort of spreading of the infection to others. The varicella vaccine can be given three to five days after exposure or before symptoms begin in order to prevent or lessen the severity of the disease. And all children over 12 months of age should be vaccinated.
So that’s our completed care plan. Let’s go into some of the key points here. So, in pathophysiology, varicella is a viral infection that causes an itchy rash with small blisters on the skin. Very, very common. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Some subjective and objective data, what you are going to see is intense itching, body aches, fever, any presence of those red blisters is just very, very common fatigue, headache, loss of appetite. You want to do a full assessment managing that itching so you want to see the stage of the disease are the active open blisters. Are they scabbed over? You want to assess vital signs, manage itching with cool compresses, oatmeal, baths, or cornstarch. You want to give medications and do proper education. You want to give antivirals, antihistamines, acetaminophen, calamine lotions, super soothing, educate on how to prevent the spread, the vaccine, good hand hygiene. And when the child should be able to return to school and there you have it guys, a full completed care plan. We love you. Go out, be your best self today and as always, happy nursing!
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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