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• Cleft lip
• Cleft palate
Definition of cleft lip:
• It is a birth defect.
• It can happen on one side of the lip (unilateral cleft lip) or both sides of the lip (bilateral cleft lip).
What causes it?
• Cause unknown.
• Studies show that it could be caused by:
– Genes
– Environment during pregnancy
– Drugs
– Infections or illnesses
– Smoking
– Drinking
Definition of cleft palate:
• Observable defects
• Readily apparent by observation and
palpation (cleft palate)
Objectives of therapeutic management:
Pre-operative care
• Bubble frequently.
• Infant exhibits
appropriate weight gain.
Nursing Diagnosis:
Post-operative care