NURSE'S PERFORMANCE IN CHILD NEPHROPATHIC CYSTINOSIS: NURSING DIAGNOSES

Abstract

This article sought to describe a child with Infantile Nephropathic Cystinosis with emphasis on the Nursing Process. Method: this is a descriptive study with a qualiquantitave approach, of the case report type. A child with a diagnosis of Infantile Nephropathic Cystinosis participated in the study, where information from the patient's medical record was collected, such as anthropometric data, laboratory tests and nursing history with a proposal for diagnoses, expected results and interventions. The research was approved by the Ethics and Research with Human Beings Committee. Results: Child aged 7 years and 3 months, diagnosed with Infantile Cystinosis in 2016, has no previous family history, with 3rd percentile of development, Z-3 score, uses Cysteamine and loop diuretic, has Fanconi Syndrome. The main nursing diagnoses were: impaired urinary elimination, dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility, poor health in the community, risk of unstable blood glucose, risk of electrolyte imbalance, risk of delayed development and risk of corneal injury. Conclusion: the child with Infantile Nephropathic Cystinosis needs care throughout his life, so the nursing process must be carried out based on scientific evidence and the nurse must be able to monitor and provide the necessary care.