Section: 4.7.3 - Nursing Care of Child with Neurological Disorders (Part 3) - Infectious Disorders (Meningitis and Encephalitis) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify factors associated with meningitis and encephalitis in children.
    • Identify common signs and symptoms.
    • Identify risk factors associated with these disorders.
    • Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with meningitis and encephalitis.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 1 minute.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire page. (4 minutes)

      Queensland Government, Children’s

    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      Better Health

    • Read the entire sections of Pediatric Meningitis. (6 minutes)

      Healthline

    • Read the entire page. (2 minutes)

      Healthline

    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      CDC

    • Read the sections “Nursing Management to Discharge Planning”. (7 minutes)

      StatPearls Publishing

    • Read the section "Initial Assessment and Management to Ongoing Assessment and Management". (6 minutes)

      The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne

    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      Better Health

    • Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

      Healthline

    • Read the entire page. (3 minutes)

      NHS.

    • Read the entire page. (9 minutes)

      University of Rochester Medical Center

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    • Quiz
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