Diagnosis And Management Of
Hematologic And Metabolic Disorders
Diagnosis And Management Of Hematologic And Metabolic
Disorders
In clinical settings, pediatric patients often present with
hematologic and metabolic disorders such as anemia and
diabetes. Many of these disorders are manageable with drug
therapy and lifestyle changes, but they can pose serious
complications for patients if left untreated. In your role as the
advanced practice nurse, you must identify patients at risk of
hematologic and metabolic disorders and provide the appropriate
education for them and their families. Consider potential
treatment, management, and education strategies for the patients
in the following case studies.
Case Study 1
You see a 1-week-old Asian infant for a weight check. The infant is
back to his birth weight and is breastfeeding for 10 minutes every
2 hours with one 3-hour stretch a day. He is alert, has bowel
movements with each feeding, and wets 8–10 diapers a day. His
blood type is A+ and his mother’s blood type is A+. Coombs’ testing
at birth was negative. You note slight scleral and skin jaundice.