Section: 4.18.2 - Nursing Care of Child with Genetic Disorder (Part 2) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Define neurofibromatosis and inborn error of metabolism.
    • List signs and symptoms of these genetic disorders in children.
    • Identify risk factors for these disorders in children.
    • Describe related diagnostic procedures.
    • Describe evidence-based management of these disorders in children.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with these disorders. 
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 7 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (21 minutes)

      National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

    • Read the entire article. (8 minutes)

      American Association of Neurological Surgeons

    • Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      NHS UK

    • Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      National Human Genome Research Institute

    • Read sections ‘History and Physical’, ‘Evaluation’, and ‘Treatment/Management’. (5 minutes)

      StatPearls [Internet]

    • Read sections ‘Screening’, ‘Clinical Presentation’, and ‘Treatment. (21 minutes)

      American Family Physician

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.18.2

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