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Anencephaly anceph (Symptoms (Large areas of brain missing, Missing bones…
Anencephaly
Symptoms
Large areas of brain missing
Missing bones on the front and sides of the head
No bones on the back of the head
Folding of the ears
Congenital heart defects
Treatment
Support groups
Counseling services
Causes
Insufficient folic acid and other nutrients
Using prescription medicine or alcohol
Uncontrolled diabetes
Genetic problems
Obesity
Pathophysiology
Neural tube fails to close leaving an opening
The opening in the tube may be left exposed
This plate rolls into a tube called the neural tube
Tube may be covered with bone or skin
The brain and spine begin as flat plate of cells
Definition
Disorder where the brain and skull are malformed or absent
Nursing interventions
Multivitamins with folate
Encourage compliance to pre-natal check-ups
Supplement with folate
Support the family
Have a regular ultrasound check-up
Diagnostic procedures
Physical exam
Pre-pregnancy serum folic acid test
Amniocentesis
Prenatal ultrasound
Blood test
