Section: 4.17.4 - Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorder (Part 4) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define adrenal insufficiency, Cushing's syndrome, precocious puberty, and delayed puberty.
    • Identify clinical manifestations of the above endocrine disorders in children.
    • Describe related diagnostic procedures.
    • Explain evidence-based management of the above disorders in children.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with the above endocrine disorders.
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    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 18 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Adrenal Insufficiency in Pediatrics URL
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      Read the entire article. (26 minutes)

      International Journal of Pediatrics

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      Pediatric Adrenal Insufficiency URL
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      Read the entire article. (35 minutes)

      Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management Journal

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      'Cushing Syndrome' URL
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      Read the entire article. (16 minutes)

      National Organization for Rare Disorders

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      Cushing Syndrome in Pediatrics URL
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      Read the entire article. (25 minutes)

      Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America

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      Early Puberty and Delayed Puberty URL
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      Read the entire article. (5 minutes)

      NHS UK

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      Causes of Early or Delayed Puberty URL
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      Read the entire article. (5 minutes)

      Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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      Delayed Puberty in Girls URL
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      Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      Pediatric Endocrine Society

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      Delayed Puberty in Boys URL
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      Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      Pediatric Endocrine Society

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      Delayed Puberty Management URL
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      Read from section ‘History and Physical’ to the section ‘Enhancing Healthcare Team Outcomes. (14 minutes)

      StatPearls [Internet]

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      Slide Deck Presentation
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      Topic: Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorders (Part 4) URL
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      Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.17.4

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