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#315: Neural Tube Defects
FromStraight A Nursing: Study for nursing school exams & NCLEX
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Nurse Mo delves into neural tube defects, with a focus on spina bifida and anencephaly. In addition to learning about the key characteristics of these conditions, you’ll also learn:
How neural tubes are formed early in embryonic development
Who is most at risk for having a child with a neural tube defect
How neural tube defects can be prevented
Key assessments for an infant and child with spina bifida
Common tests used to diagnose a neural tube defect
Treatments for spina bifida, including surgery
Important family education
Listen now and you’ll be more prepared for OB exams and, if you’re a nurse, better equipped to care for these patients at the bedside.
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How neural tubes are formed early in embryonic development
Who is most at risk for having a child with a neural tube defect
How neural tube defects can be prevented
Key assessments for an infant and child with spina bifida
Common tests used to diagnose a neural tube defect
Treatments for spina bifida, including surgery
Important family education
Listen now and you’ll be more prepared for OB exams and, if you’re a nurse, better equipped to care for these patients at the bedside.
______________
Full Transcript - Read the article and view references
FREE CLASS - If all you've heard are nursing school horror stories, then you need this class! Join me in this on-demand session where I dispel all those nursing school myths and show you that YES...you can thrive in nursing school without it taking over your life!
Study Sesh - Change the way you study with this private podcast that includes dynamic audio formats that help you review and test your recall of important nursing concepts on-the-go. Study Sesh includes maternal newborn topics…click the link to learn more!
LATTE Method Template - Download the free LATTE Method Template so you can streamline how you study and focus on what a nurse needs to know.
?Did you love this episode? Please take a moment to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode!
______________
The information, including but not limited to, audio, video, text, and graphics contained on this podcast are for educational purposes only. No content on this podcast is intended to guide nursing practice and does not supersede any individual healthcare provider's scope of practice or any nursing school curriculum. Additionally, no content on this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Straight a Nursing is a proud member of the Airwave Media Network.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Nov 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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