Women/Newborns/Children PNSG 1520
Child and adolescent disorder assignment: 20 points

Choose one of the following conditions and complete the table.
List all references in APA format. Assignment is incomplete without references and will not be accepted and no points will be given if it is late or does not have references. Points will be deducted for incorrect APA references.

Choose one pediatric disorder or disease process discussed in unit 6.
A) Complete the table below
B) Answer discussion questions following. Responses must be in APA format. May submit written portion on an additional paper if necessary.
10 points
Disorder Contributing factors
(list at least 4) Signs and symptoms
(list at least 3) Recommended treatments
(describe 2) Medications that may be prescribed, therapeutic effect, contraindications, adverse effects

1.

2.

3.

4. 1.

2.

3. 1

2.

1.

2.

What is the LPN’s role in caring for a child and family unit that is affected by this type of problem?
(2 points)

List two nursing interventions including rationales (4 points)
1.

2.

What are two nursing considerations that apply to the above disorder/disease process? (2 points)

Who does this diagnosis affect the whole body system (pathophysiology) (2 points)