Hypoglycemia of Newborn Maternal newborn chapter 10 PDF

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Hypoglycemia of Newborn Maternal newborn chapter 10 -13 preterm...

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

Steven Butler ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ Hypoglycemia of Newborn DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Blood glucose alterations

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Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Hypoglycemia is when the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood is too low. Glucose is the main source of fuel for the brain and the body.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Watch for signs and symtoms

ASSESSMENT

SAFET Y CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

Babies born to mothers with diabetes Babies who are small for gestational age or growth-restricted Preterm babies, especially those with low birth weights Babies born under significant stress Babies with mothers treated with certain medicines such as terbutaline Babies who are large for their gestational age

Laboratory Tests BGL blood test CBC A1C

Shakiness Blue tint to skin and lips (cyanosis) Stopping breathing (apnea) Low body temperature (hypothermia) Floppy muscles (poor muscle tone) Not interested in feeding Lack of movement and energy (lethargy) Seizures

Diagnostic Procedures BGL blood test head to toe assessment

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care Watch levels and keep baby warm

Therapeutic Procedures Keeping the baby warm, so that they do shiver

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

In many cases, there may not be a way to prevent hypoglycemia in a newborn baby. For a baby with risk factors, healthcare providers will need to watch carefully for the signs and treat as soon as possible.

Complications Medications glucose and water mixture or formula or IV

Client Education If your baby has signs of hypoglycemia, give him or her formula or glucose and water mixture.

Interprofessional Care

Not enough glucose can harm the brain's ability to function. Severe or long-lasting hypoglycemia may cause seizures and serious brain injury.

Dietary, neurology, urology paediatrics

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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