Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disease that causes the amino acid phenylalanine to build up in the body, which can cause birth defects in the developing fetus.
Teach mom to adhere to a PKU diet 3 months prior to pregnancy and throughout pregnancy. A PKU diet is LOW in protein.
With PKU, Protein might Kill U ("U" being the fetus).
When performing tracheostomy care, be sure to: Usesplit gauze dressing under tracheostomy plate (DO NOT cut gauze). Secure new tracheostomy ties before removing old ones.
With Diabetes InSIPidus, you will want to SIP a lot of water. Diabetes Insipidus causes the patient to urinate large quantities of dilute urine, leaving the patient dehydrated and thirsty!
