NURSE UN 1255

GI SYSTEM Anatomy & Physiology of the GI System in Children • Mouth: highly vascular (­ risk for bleeding injury); entry point of infection (hands & feet always in mouth) • Esophagus: lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not fully developed until 1 y/o (causing regurgitation/­ risk for aspiration; ¯ caloric intake; irritation along esophageal mucosa) • Stomach: capacity 10-20mL (adults ~1L) (children can handle smaller amount of fluid/food = more frequent feeding) • Intestines: s...

NURSE-UN 1255 PULMONARY DISORDERS Physical Assessment • Obtaining Respirations (1 full minute) o Up to at least 2 y/o o Pt w/ cardiac abnormality o Sick pt • Looking o Nasal passages o Throat (toddler & school-age) • Normal RR o Infants: 30-60 o Adolescents 15-20 • How to Listen o Give them stethoscope o Distractions o Games for auscultation Acute Infectious Disorders • Common Cold = VIRAL URI o Pathophysiology § RSV (Synagis): (common cause of common cold) (obtain ...