Common Concerns During Infancy: Nutrition
Nutrition Promotion during the Infancy Period Breast milk is the best food for infants and the only necessary food for the first 6 months of life. As long as the...
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Common Concerns During Infancy: Parental Concerns and Problems
Parental Concerns and Problems Related to Normal Infant Development Teething Instruct the parents that infants may be resistant to chewing for a day because of teething. Educate the parents that...
Common Concerns During Infancy: Safety
Promoting Infant Safety Safety is one of the most crucial things a parent or nurse should consider when caring for infants. The leading cause of infant death is accident. Most...
Fertilization
Definition Fertilization is the union of an ovum and a spermatozoon. It is also called conception, impregnation or fecundation and usually occurs in the outer third of the fallopian tube,...
Bilirubin Conjugation
Definition of terms Bilirubin – a product of hemoglobin degradation and is toxic once it accumulates in the body. Unconjugated bilirubin – also termed as indirect bilirubin. This type of...
Neural Tube Defects
Definition Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects of either the brain or spinal cord. This group of disorders is characterized by an opening in the brain or spinal cord...
Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome
Pediatric Nephrotic Syndrome Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by heavy proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema. Pediatric nephrotic syndrome are usually the primary type. Approximately 85% to 95% of primary cases in preadolescents...
Difference between a Cow’s Milk and Human Breast Milk
Newborns and infants need sufficient nutrition to be sued for their growth and development. To meet energy needs, prevent the use of body stores and to provide for growth the...
Congenital Heart Disorders – Disorders with Obstruction to Blood Flow
Disorders with Obstruction to Blood Flow Obstruction to the blood flow in the heart may be caused by narrowing of vessels or valves. As a result, the pressure before the...
Congenital Heart Disorders – Disorders with Mixed Blood Flow
Disorders with Mixed Blood Flow Mixing of the blood from the pulmonary and systemic circulation in the chambers of the heart results in a relative deoxygenation of the blood flowing....
