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cleft lip/palate 220

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congenital anomaly involving one or more clefts in the upper lip, varying degrees, more common in males   Cleft lip  
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Congenital anomaly ranging from cleft from soft palate involement to a defect including the hard palate and portions of the maxilla   Cleft palate  
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What are the causes of cleft lip/palate?   hereditary, enviroment, teratongenic  
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Cleft lip/ palate is   readily apparent at birth, rule out other birth defects  
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What is the treatment of cleft lip/palate?   surgical correction of lip, surgical correction of the palate  
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What is pre-op care of cleft lip/palate?   assess resp. status during feedings, feed infant in upright position, feed slowly burp frequently, use alternate feeding devices, assess ability to suck, encourage parental bonding  
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What are some nursing interventions for cleft lip/palate?   monitor resp. status, avoid stress on suture lines, no oral temps, advance feedings as tolerated, no straws, pacifiers, spoons or fingers for 7 to 10 days  
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resume preop feeding techniques   for cleft lip  
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post op feeding for cleft palate?   liquids from cup, no straws, soft foods use side of spoon, don't allow child to feed him./herself  
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Cleft lip/ palate cleanse suture line after feedings and prn, elbow restraints, no tooth brushing for 1-2 weeks, side-lying on unaffected side or supine, pain management, decrease stress on sutures (try to prevent crying)   (blank)  
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