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This document covers the history and physical assessment of a 4-day-old baby boy with jaundice. It details the patient’s medical history, family history, and physical examination findings. It is useful for understanding the assessment process in pediatric cases.
What's inside
- General data and chief complaint
- History of the present illness
- Past medical history and family history
- Physical examination findings
- Recommendations for parents and follow-up care
Who it is for: For students of nursing, medicine, or healthcare management studying patient assessment. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
A newborn baby with jaundice is described. Students learn about his medical history, physical assessment and care.
Patient's Background
The baby's birth details, family history and prenatal care are given. His symptoms and the tests done are listed.
Physical Examination
The baby's appearance, vital signs, and responses to tests are described. His breathing, heart, abdomen and skin are checked.
Care and Advice
Parents are told how to care for the baby at home. They are advised on feeding, monitoring jaundice and when to seek help.
Review of Systems
The baby's ears, nose, throat, chest, heart, abdomen, skin and nervous system are checked. His responses to tests are recorded.
Key terms
- Jaundice
- A yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes.
- Hyperbilirubinemia
- A high level of bilirubin in the blood.
- Photo therapy
- Treatment using light to reduce bilirubin levels.
- ABO incompatibility
- A blood type difference between mother and baby.
- Apgar score
- A test to check a newborn's health.
- GCS
- A scale to measure a person's level of consciousness.
Questions this document helps with
- What causes jaundice in newborns?
- How is jaundice treated in babies?
- What signs should parents watch for at home?
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