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NEONATAL JAUNDICE
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Jaundice is the yellow color of the skin and sclerae caused by deposits of bilirubin
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NURSING PROCESS
Nursing process, as a problem solving method, is a discipline specific version of critical thinking. Traditionally, nurses have used a problem solving approach in planning and providing nursing care. Today the decision-making part of problem solving has become increasingly complex and requires critical thinking. Nursing process is a systematic rational method of planning and providing individualized quality nursing care to an Individual, Family and Community. It provides a systematic guide or method to assist
nurses and students to develop a style of thinking that leads to appropriate clinical judgment.
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NURSING THEORIES
Each discipline has a unique focus for knowledge development that directs its inquiry and distinguishes it from other fields of study.
Nursing knowledge is the inclusive total of the philosophies, theories, research, and practice
wisdom of the discipline. As a professional discipline this knowledge is important for guiding practice. Theory-guided, evidence-based practice is the hallmark of any professional discipline.
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NUTRITION IN PRECONCEPTION CARE
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Preconception care is defined as a set of interventions aimed at identifying and modifying the risk factors, whenever possible (demographic and medical variables), directly or indirectly related to factors causing malformations or a poor perinatal outcome.
• Preconception nutrition refers to dietary and lifestyle practices that individuals should adopt before pregnancy to optimize reproductive
health and overall well-being.
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OOGENESIS
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Formation of the female gamete cell known as ovum
• Occurs within the ovarian cortex
• Developing ovum is supported by follicular cells
• A mature follicle is known as Graafian
• Begins before the female fetus is born(prenatally)
• Cell division is arrested at prophase 1 stage and fertilization is a
requirement for the completion of the 2
nd meiotic cell division
• Process is completed in the menstrual cycles after puberty
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PATIENTS’ RIGHT
A patient has the following rights:
To be informed of the name, purpose, action, and potential undesired effects of a medication
To refuse a medication regardless of the consequences
To have qualified nurses or physicians assess a medication history, including allergies and use of herbals
To be properly advised of the experimental nature of medication therapy and give written consent for its use
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PREGNANCY AND ANTENATAL CARE
Pregnancy
The period from conception to delivery when a fetus develops in a woman’s uterus/womb
• It takes 9 months in human beings and the season in normally divided into 3 trimesters for the sake of care
• The period is bombarded with changes that bring about special needs for the mother and family
• The level of intension for the pregnancy spells the probability of the best possible outcomes
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PROFESSIONALISM
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A profession is an occupational group with a set of attitudes, behaviors, or both. A profession requires advanced specialized training and the professionals must meet specified criteria. A Professional Nurse This is a person who has successfully undergone a prescribed nurse training program has passed a licensing examination and has been registered by the regulatory body, in our context the Nursing Council of Kenya.
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Psychotherapeutic Agents
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Schizophrenia, which has a genetic association is characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, speech abnormalities, and emotional problems.
• Mania, with its associated bipolar illness is
characterized by periods of extreme
overactivity, aggression and excitement
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PUERPERIUM
The period after delivery of the baby and
placenta upto 6 weeks postnatally.
During this time, a number of physiological and psychological changes take place.
1. Lactation is established
2. The relationship between mother and baby
begins
3. The mother recovers from the stresses of
pregnancy and delivery
4. The reproductive organs return to their non gravid state
5. All physiological changes that occur in
pregnancy are reversed.
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RESPECTFUL MATERNAL CARE
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Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is an approach that;
Focuses on the interpersonal aspect of maternity care. Emphasizes the fundamental rights of the mother, newborn and families,
including protecting the mother and the baby Recognizes that all childbearing women need and deserve respectful care and protection of the women’s right to choice and preferences
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
These are a class of medications that are used as antidepressants. They work by increasing levels of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain. SSRIs are prescribed to treat various mental health conditions that includes major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorders. Some commonly prescribed SSRIs include fluoxetine(Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), paroxetine(paxil).
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Sulphonamides, tetracylines aminoglycosides & macrolides
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The sulfonamides, or sulfa drugs, are synthetic
antimicrobial drugs that are pharmacologically used as broad spectrum for the treatment of bacterial infections.
• Sulfonamides include sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine and cotrimoxazole.
• Cotrimoxazole is a combination drug that contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, another antibacterial drug.
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THIRD STAGE OF LABOR
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The third stage (3rd stage) of labour is the period
from the birth of the baby through to expulsion of
the placenta and membranes and ends with the
control of bleeding
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Topical agents
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Definition: topical agents are those substances, which are applied to body surface including applications within the mucous membranes of body cavities
• These are the compounds that act locally with skin or mucous membrane
mainly by mechanical or physical manner.
• Use of topical agents for treatment of dermatologic disorders is not only
convenient but also minimizes systemic adverse effects
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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing
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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing has been a leading book in pediatric nursing since it was first published almost 40 years ago. This kind of support places immense accountability and responsibility on us to earn your future endorsement with each new edition. So, with your encouragement and constructive comments, we offer this extensive revision, the tenth edition of Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. This tenth edition continues the legacy of Donna Wong and David Wilson; our beloved colleagues. We hold dear their contributions and memories of their pursuit of excellence in all they did for the Wong textbooks.
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PROBLEM SOLVING IN NURSING PRACTICE PROCESS
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Is the process of identifying an existing problem. Determining the root cause or
causes of the problem/deciding the best course of the action in order to solve the problem and then finally implementing it to solve it. Simply methodology for solving everyday issues
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BBIT 113: STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING
This course provides an introduction to programming techniques to understand the concepts and principles
of procedural programming language, formulate basic problem solving techniques, analyze problems and
implement basic algorithms for their solution. The unit also aims to show ability in testing and debugging of
programs.
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NURSING CARE MODALITIES
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Refers to nursing care organizational modalities
Nursing modalities are dependent on
organizational philosophy, nursing staff, client
population and patient condition.
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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
What is planning?
Refers to a deliberative systematic phase of the nursing process that involves decision
making and problem solving. It involves client assessment of data and diagnostic statements for direction in formulating client goals and designing the nursing interventions
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