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Indicators of Child Abuse |
Inconsistent hx, injury not consistent with developmental age, a delay in seeking tx |
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Indication of Sexual Abuse |
Sexual knowledge above developmental level and seductive behavior |
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Assessment of Abuse |
Be objective in hx documentation, use quotes, interview child separately, take pictures |
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Risks for Abuse |
Parent deficient knowledge r/t developmental milestones, child temperment and parenting styles, and children with disabilities due to burn-out |
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Blood Lead Levels and Tx |
Less than 1.9 = acceptable; 5-19 = environmental inspection, nutrition changes; greater than 20 = medical evaluation; greater than 45 = chelation therapy |
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Lead screening Age |
ALL children 12 to 24 mo |
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Correctional Lead Level Dietary Changes |
MyPlate, high fiber, reduce fat intake, and low fat milk for at least 2 years |
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Nursing Interventions during Lead chelation therapy |
Strict I/O, hydration, neuro/EKGs, Ca+ levels, double nurse med check (chelation agent toxic) |
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Acetaminophen Poisoning |
Hepatic involvement: pain RUQ, jaundice, confusion, stupor, coag and bili level abnormality |
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Main causes of poisoning |
Distracted parents and inadequate safety precautions |
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Treatment Goal for Poisons |
First prevention, then if swallowed, treat ABCs of patient first followed by reversing poison with rescue meds based on ht/wt; do NOT induce vomiting, may lead to aspiration of toxic chemicals into lungs |