Epispadias & Hypospadias

Lecture
Intermediate Nursing
Pediatrics
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In this lesson, we are going to do a review of some urinary structural deformities that can occur in infants and children called epispadias and hypospadias.  We will discuss common signs and symptoms used to confirm the diagnosis, which will include careful and thorough nursing assessments.  Finally we will review priority nursing interventions for managing and treating symptoms of epispadias and hypospadias in pediatric and infant clients to prevent serious complications.

 

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Define epispadias and hypospadias
  2. Identify causes and risk factors for developing epispadias and hypospadias
  3. Review common signs and symptoms of types of male and female urinary system
  4. Determine potential complications of epispadias and hypospadias
  5. Determine treatment methods for epispadias and hypospadias
  6. Establish priority nursing interventions for working with clients diagnosed with epispadias and hypospadias

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