Child Morbidity and Mortality

Child Morbidity and Mortality

 

Select a child morbidity or mortality topic from the Child Morbidity and Mortality Presentation document (breastfeeding, SIDS, immunizations, early childhood caries, bully behavior, fall prevention, obesity, passenger/young driver safety, safe sex, sports participation) and respond in a minimum of 175 words:

 

Summarize the topic you selected, including your findings from the research.

 

Define the relevance of the topic as it relates to children’s health and clinical NP practice.

 

Discuss treatment options, including any involved risks and benefits.

 

Discuss controversies surrounding the topic by responding to opposing viewpoints.

 

Cite your refences according to APA guidelines.

 

 

 

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Week 2 Discussion

 

Theory of Human Caring

 

Review “Core Concepts of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring/Caring Science.”

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

 

Define key family-centered care concepts specific to caring for children.

 

Evaluate issues and ethical scenarios in today’s society that place children and their families at risk.

 

How can you apply examples of Jean Watson’s theory of caring during clinicals?

 

 

 

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Week 3 Discussion

 

Immunization

 

Pick one of the following immunizations:

 

Hepatitis B

 

Rotavirus

 

DTaP/Tdap

 

Hib

 

PCV13

 

IPV

 

Influenza

 

MMR

 

Varicella

 

Hepatitis A

 

HPV

 

Meningococcal/Meningococcal B

 

In a minimum of 175 words, summarize:

 

The purpose of the vaccine (what is it protecting against)

 

The routine series with age recommendations

 

The catch-up schedule

 

Any special considerations or concerns related to the immunization

 

 

 

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Week 4 Discussion

 

Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment

 

Pick one of the following topics:

 

Recurrent otitis media

 

RSV

 

Pharyngitis

 

Pediatric sinusitis

 

Febrile seizure

 

Pediatric headache

 

Respond in a minimum of 175 words:

 

How is the chosen topic diagnosed?

 

Which national organizations could you go to for treatment?guidelines?

 

Discuss first-line treatment using evidence-based practice support.

 

Does this diagnosis require a referral?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Week 5 Discussion

 

Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, and Dermatology Disorders

 

Pick one of the following topics:

 

Diaper dermatitis

 

Atopic dermatitis

 

Molluscum contagiosum

 

Constipation

 

Viral gastroenteritis

 

Pediatric UTI

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

 

How would you diagnose your chosen topic?

 

Which national organizations could you go to for treatment?guidelines?

 

Discuss first-line treatment using evidence-based practice support.

 

 

 

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Week 6 Discussion

 

Cardiovascular and Infectious Disease

 

Pick one of the following topics:

 

Still’s murmur

 

Ventricular septal defect

 

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C)

 

Varicella

 

Pneumonia

 

Scarlatina

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

 

How would you diagnose your chosen topic?

 

Which national organizations could you go to for treatment guidelines?

 

Discuss first-line treatment using evidence-based practice support.

 

 

 

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Week 7 Discussion

 

Hematologic and Orthopedic Disorders

 

Pick one of the following topics:

 

Newborn jaundice/hyperbilirubinemia

 

Sickle cell disease

 

Iron deficiency anemia

 

Hip dysplasia

 

Scoliosis

 

Osgood-Schlatter disease

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

 

How would you diagnose your chosen topic?

 

Which national organizations could you go to for treatment guidelines?

 

Discuss first-line treatment using evidence-based practice support.

 

 

 

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Week 8 Discussion

 

Endocrine, Developmental, and Behavioral Disorders

 

Pick one of the following topics:

 

Hypothyroidism

 

ADHD

 

Autism spectrum disorder

 

Fetal alcohol syndrome

 

Diabetes type 1

 

Pediatric diabetes type II

 

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

 

How would you screen for your chosen disorder?

 

Which national organizations could you go to for treatment guidelines?

 

Discuss first-line treatment using evidence-based practice support.

 

What referral would you need to make for your chosen disorder?