Biomedical subjects
R Benchot
Publications and source records attributed to R Benchot.
Caring for hospitalized infants.
Infancy is a time of rapid physical growth and maturation of body systems. Infants have limitations in physiological functioning and are very dependent on adult knowledge and care. Therefore, when infants are hospitalized, nursing interventions must be adapted to safely and adequately meet their unique needs. This article explains the nature of infant growth and development and emphasizes those aspects that require special nursing considerations.
Aseptic meningitis in children.
Aseptic meningitis is an acute inflammation of the meninges that can be caused by a number of different etiological agents. During the acute phase of the illness, the child demonstrates major neurological symptoms. Nursing interventions are mainly supportive and based not only on the child's presenting symptoms, but also on the child's developmental needs. Parent teaching and support by nurses during the child's hospitalization is essential.