Section: 4.19.1 - Nursing Care of Child with Hematologic Disorders (Part 1) | Pediatric Nursing Part 2 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the hematologic system. 
    • Define thalassemia.
    • Describe the types of thalassemia and their sign and symptoms.
    • Identify the causes of thalassemia.
    • Describe common diagnostic procedures for thalassemia.
    • Explain common treatments for children with thalassemia.
    • Discuss the nursing management of a child with thalassemia.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the chapter (18.1 Overview of the Blood” and ‘ 18.2 Hemoglobin”). (15 minutes)

      Openstax

    • Read the entire page. ( 5 minutes)

      CDC

    • Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

      Better Health

    • Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      NHS

    • Read the section “ Causes” (2 minutes)

      Medlineplus.

    • Read the entire page. (6 minutes)

      Stanford Children’s Hospital

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    • Quiz
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      Quiz: Unit 4.19.1

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