MN580 FNP II – Primary Care of Children and Adolescents Health
Unit 10 discussion
Topic 1: Assessment of the Neonate, Child Abuse and Neglect, Environmental Health, and Complementary Therapies in Pediatrics
This week, there will be a variety of conditions assigned to you by your instructor pertaining to the neonate, child abuse, child neglect, and environmental health conditions. You are expected to present your initial topic including, but not limited to, the following items:
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology
Physical exam findings
Differential diagnoses and rationale
Management plan to include diagnostic testing, medications if applicable, follow-up plans and referrals if needed
In addition, you are required to follow the Discussion Board grading rubric and respond to at least three of your classmates. Topics may include:
Milia, erythema toxicum, cutis marmorata
Branchial cleft, thyroglossal cyst
Caput succedaneum, cephalhematoma
Cleft lip and palate
Pyloric stenosis
Neonatal jaundice
Sudden infant death syndrome, apparent life-threatening events
Mercury poisoning
Lead poisoning
Environmental tobacco smoke exposure
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Pesticide exposure
Noise pollution
Child neglect
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Verbal abuse
Mold exposure
Burns
