Section: 4.13.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Neuromuscular Disorders (Part 4) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Identify risk factors associated with and/or causes of myasthenia gravis and botulism in children.
    • Identify common signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis and botulism.
    • List diagnostic procedures for myasthenia gravis and botulism.
    • Discuss the common medical treatments and management of myasthenia gravis and botulism.
    • Explain the role of the nurse in caring for children with myasthenia gravis and botulism.

    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Better Health

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      Stanford Children’s Hospital

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      CDC

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      Better Health

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      NSW Health

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      Quiz: Unit 4.13.4

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