Title: Care of the child with Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Skin Disorders/Diseases
Course: PRN 0096 Practical Nursing III > Section: Nursing Care of Pediatric Client

Introduction

This module focuses on the care of the child with disorders and diseases of the Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Skin.  Topics include:  esophageal atresia, imperforate anus, pyloric stenosis, celiac disease, Hirschprung’s disease, intussusception, Meckel’s diverticulum, hernias, gastroenteritis, vomiting, gastroesophageal reflux, diarrhea, constipation, failure to thrive, Kwashiorkor, rickets, scurvy, appendicitis, thrush, enterobiasis, ascariasis, toxic ingestions, phimosis, hypospadias and epispadias, extrophy of the bladder, obstructive uropathy, acute urinary tract infection, nephrotic syndrome, acute glomerulonephritis, Wilms’ tumor, hydrocele, cryptorchidism, eczema, impetigo, pediculosis, scabies, and cellulitis.  Diagnostic testing will also be included.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Identify signs and symptoms of pediatric disease/disorders of the gastrointestinal, urinary systems and the skin.
Identify diagnostic tests used in the treatment of pediatric disease/disorders gastrointestinal, urinary systems and the skin.
Identify medications used in the treatment of pediatric diseases/disorders of the gastrointestinal, urinary systems and the skin.
Discuss nursing interventions for the care of patients with pediatric diseases/disorders of the gastrointestinal, urinary systems and the skin.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

41.0   Provide care for pediatric patients, utilizing nursing principles.
41.01 Adapt nursing care for the pediatric patient.
41.02 Apply safety principles for the pediatric patient.
41.03 Describe general characteristics, particular needs, and problems of pediatric patients.
41.04 Prepare patient and family for the hospital experience.
41.05 Identify signs and symptoms of common disorders/diseases.
41.06 Implement prescribed nutritional requirement.

Readings & Resources

Leifer, Gloria. Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 6th Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2011.  Chapters 28 – 30.

Additional Resources

Review the child with disorders and diseases of the Gastrointestinal, Urinary, and Skin on freenursetutor
( http://freenursetutor.com/)