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Babies
Babies bring joy to every family but sometimes they bring uncertainty as well. Find out all you need to know about these little bundles of joy. Ask and answer questions from diapers to development.
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What is the weight of 8 months old baby?
The weight for each baby is different. There are babies that eat more than others and therefore weigh more. Also what they eat can effect the weight change
Nursing intervention for dengue in the baby?
As Dengue Hemmorrhagic Fever (DHF) (or "Bonebreak Feber") is endemic to the Middile East, Far East, Africa and the Carribean, the answer would be a little different than for a colder climate, higher economy hospital. Note that this disorder has the highest M&M rate with infants. Transmission is via the vector, the Aedes mosquito -- a daytime feeder. So epidemiological concerns will focus strongly on vector control. As with so many hemorrhagic fevers, prompt diagnosis is difficult, even in the most well-equipped areas, so I'd focus a lot on the standard prophylacsis one would employ with any blood-born pathogen, and I'd hang access barriers if possible to keep this mosquito out, especially during daylight hours. In addition to this, Aedespasses on 4 variants of DHF (DEN 1, 2,3 and 4) and, as treatment will depend on the accurate isolation of the strain, this makes things more difficult. This disorder is multiphasic. Note that the disease manifests a high fever (39C+), possible convulsions, some low-end tachycardia, vomiting and anorexia in the first phase, which lasts roughly 3 days. Dehydration and hypovolemia are concerns in this phase and throughout. Note that in this phase, the febrile patient will be acidotic and with a (possiblly quite acute ) GI sensitivity so, while antipyretics are called for, stay away from the acids; go more with paracetamol (permitting). Phase 2, occurring on approximately the third day, is characterized by defervescence, accompanied with an increase in the hematocrit/platelet ratio (high crit, low plats). Oliguria, lethargy, coldness of limbs all may be warning signs here. Watch at this point for afebrile shock. Day 3 is often the critical day -- staff accordingly if you can. As with most hemorrhagic disorders, keeping a constant watch on the patient's hydration, concerns for hypovolemic shock, hemoconcentration and hematocrit will all be focii. As DHF induces a fragility to blood vessels accompanied by thrombocytopenia and plentiful petechia injection sites need to be carefully protected. That there is plasma leakage is a given (sometimes even manifesting as ascites) , so we look to hemoconentration and also increases in hematocrit as warning indicators, which may warn of the onset of shock especially in the second, afebrile phase, but through the course as well. In this event, plasma extenders and electrolyte/fluid replacement are critical, and will tend to be a determinent in the prognosis. It goes without saying that hypovolemia induces tissue hypoxia, shock, acidosis and death by these processes, so the nursing intervention will be a juggling act of maintaining vigilence on these factors, acting when they change, and doing all this without poking too many holes in your patient :}. Conditions permitting, you can orally rehydrate your patient with an electrolyte solution reinforced with glucose and a base like sodium bicarb (bicarb is administeration PO only -- IV admin should be held off for later, if diarrhea becomes acute) to offset the acidosis (see the WHO article for one recipe). The CDC article (I think) mentions reinforcement with fruit juice (2 lytes solution to 1 fruit juice). I am somewhat confused by the recommendation to give a base followed by an acid PO to a nauseous, dehydrated, acidotic patient, but that's me -- you may want to check this out yourself. All the expected symptoms of severe dehydration and hypovolemia with plasma loss are bellweathers for commencement of accute care. These include but are not limited to: * Confusion * Tachycardia * Difficulty in detecting peripheral pulse * slowed result to skin rebound test for dehydration * Oliguria * Hypotension * ... in short, the usual suspects. In summary, nursing considerations for DHL, especially in infants constitute a symphony of planning and rapid response to quickly changing indicators. As this problems is more often endemic to areas where the nursing burden is greater, even more effort is required. One answer that's been applied is to treat DHF on an outpatient basis, even if the symptoms would merit hospitalization in the UK, Europe or the US. I would not presume from the comfort of my armchiar to interpret or second-guess the decisions of those in the field, dealing not only with an acute patient, but often many.
They should know their parents, at least their mom. They should reconize family who lives with them. They should have a feel of the house they live in and know where which room is. They should know some of their likes and dislikes. They should know a few other basic things in life as well. Every toddler knows different things. They know more then they appear to. Those are some of the things they should know, not what they really know.
How often do you need to feed baby?
How often babies need to be fed depends on their age, size, and how much they are eating at one time. Generally babies under 4 months old eat about every 2 hours, but go for longer stretches without eating while sleeping at night. After 4 months babies space their feedings farther apart and eat more at once. They are fed closer to every 3-4 hours at this age. Once babies start eating solid foods, their feedings will change too. There is no set feeding time for babies. It is best to take cues from baby about when he or she is hungry.
Should a one year old wear shoes if they are not yet walking?
I think the idea is to keep them out of hardsoled shoes for as long as possible or up until they start to walk! Don't have my own yet so can't be 100 percent on that..
Caucasian babies' eyes are usually, but not always, blue at birth. The eyes of black people are not usually blue at birth, but brown. Typically, a newborn babies eyes are blue or gray-blue and may not attain their true color until 9-months of age.
Should you be worried if your nine month old baby still has no teeth?
No, some children cut their first tooth later than others.
Some baby items that start with the letter H would be Huggies, for one. Highchair is also one. So is hat. Hooded bath towel and Halo sleep sack.
wish list on shopping site that shows what you would like others to buy for you
a list of baby gifts that you choose and would like to have for your new born baby. This also avoids duplication of the items and it is easy to set up.
What would be American equivalent to Pram?
We used to call them 'baby buggies' when they looked like a bassinet on wheels, but now they are 'infant travel systems,' usually called a 'stroller.'
Your baby died inside the stomach?
your developer was sick when the baby was inside of it or your developer was doing drugs .
You should really see a doctor, to advise you about your future reproductive health.
Mythologically speaking, pillow babies are humans that, at birth, had the growth production in their pituitary gland stunted permanently. So even at an old age, they still resemble a child. This is mostly used to care for the mentally handicapped. However, no one knows for sure if they are real or not. So for now, its left a myth.
