NR328 PEDIATRIC NURSING ALTERED CELLULAR REGULATION IN PEDIATRICS

NR328 PEDIATRIC NURSING ALTERED CELLULAR REGULATION IN PEDIATRICS Terms in this set (26) Wilms tumor assessment findings Hypertension, Abdominal Mass (*MOST COMMON), Hematuria Chemotherapy side effects (highest priority) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance! *Administer prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) for nausea and vomiting Brainpower Read More Which are appropriate ways to help the child cope with their fear of the procedure? (5YRS OLD) Ensure the child knows why they are having the surgery, Ask the child to explain back what will happen at the hospital, Honestly answer questions to avoid misunderstanding, Offer choices (when possible), Offer a tour of the facility Carcinogens associated with adult-type cancers cigarette smoke, excessive exposure to ultraviolet Childhood cancer risk factors Family history, History of infections such as Epstein-Barr virus, Congenital anomalies such as Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and Down syndrome, and Immunodeficiency Clinical Manifestations of Cancer -Unusual mass or swelling -Unexplained paleness and loss of energy -Easy bruising -Persistent, localized pain or limping -Prolonged, unexplained fever or illness -Frequent headaches, often with vomiting -Sudden eye or vision changes -Unexplained, rapid weight loss Diagnostic Evaluation of Cancer -History *Including family history of cancer -Review of symptoms -Physical examination -Laboratory tests (*complete blood count, serum chemistries, liver function tests, coagulation studies, urinalysis) -Diagnostic procedures and imaging (*lumbar puncture, bone marrow biopsy, x-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scan )