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congenital conditions (celebral palsy (nursing care plan (Assess the type…

- - - - asphyxia neonatorum, or a lack of oxygen to the brain during labor and delivery
      - gene mutations that result in abnormal brain development
      - severe jaundice in the infant
      - maternal infections, such German measles and herpes simplex
      - brain infections, such as encephalitis and meningitis
      - intracranial hemorrhage, or bleeding into the brain
      - head injuries as a result of a car accident, a fall, or child abuse
  - - - Variations in muscle tone, such as being either too stiff or too floppy
      - Stiff muscles and exaggerated reflexes (spasticity)
      - Stiff muscles with normal reflexes (rigidity)
      - Lack of muscle coordination (ataxia)
      - Tremors or involuntary movements
      - Slow, writhing movements (athetosis)
  - - - Optimize mobility
      - Manage primary conditions
      - Control pain
      - Prevent and manage complications, associative conditions and co-mitigating factors
      - Maximize independence
      - Enhance social and peer interactions
      - Foster self-care
      - Optimize ability to communicate
- - - - the genes located on chromosome 21 have been overexpressed in cells and tissues of Down syndrome patients
      - Abnormal physiologic functioning affects thyroid metabolism and intestinal malabsorption
      - Patients with Down syndrome have decreased buffering of physiologic reactions,
      - Decreased buffering of metabolic processes results in a predisposition to hyperuricemia
  - - - rimary care physician to monitor growth, development, medical concerns and provide vaccinations
      - Medical subspecialists depending on the needs of the patient (for example, cardiologist, endocrinologist, geneticist, hearing and eye specialists)
      - Speech therapy to improve the ability to communicate
      - Physical therapy to help strengthen muscles and improve motor skills
      - Occupational therapy to help refine motor skills and make daily tasks easier
      - Behavioral therapy to help manage the emotional challenges that may accompany Down syndrome
- - - - Defective growth of palatal shelves
        
        Failure of the shelves to attain a horizontal position
        
        Lack of contact between shelves
        
        Rupture after fusion of shelves
    - - A lack of prenatal vitamins, such as folic acid.
        
        Taking certain medications, such as anti-seizure medications.
        
        Being exposed to certain chemicals during pregnancy.
        
        Smoking, drinking or using drugs.
    - - Difficulty feeding, especially breastfeeding
        
        Repeated ear infections (which in some cases may lead to hearing loss)
        
        Dental problems
        
        Delays in speech development
        
        Emotional issues, especially as the child gets older
  - - - Plastic surgeon to evaluate and perform necessary surgeries on the lip and/or palate.
      - Orthodontist to straighten and reposition teeth.
      - Dentist to perform routine dental care.
      - Social worker/psychologist to support the family and take note of any adjustment problems.
      - Nurse coordinator to provide ongoing supervision of the child’s health.
      - Audiologist (a specialist in hearing disorders) to check and monitor hearing.