Johnny is 6 years old, admitted late yesterday with exacerbation of…
Question Answered step-by-step Johnny is 6 years old, admitted late yesterday with exacerbation of… Johnny is 6 years old, admitted late yesterday with exacerbation of asthma. Johnny has a history of asthma for 2 1/2 years. He has been admitted to the hospital exacerbation x3; no ICU admission. He was admitted due to coughing, expiratory wheezing, runny nose and increasing shortness of breath that began shortly after a low-grade fever.Presenting signs: Temp 100.4, HR; 112, RR; 28, 02 Sat 91%Expiratory wheezing, intercostal, and subcostal retractions; unable to use a sentence without shortness of breath.Peak flow meter- 60%.Discuss the nurse’s priorities for this patient? What symptoms and signs should alert the nurse to potential problems that might need an immediate intervention? What instructions would you give a patient in using an MDI? What instructions would you give to perform a peak flow reading? Johnny is unable to use an MDI, what would you suggest to the doctor to order. What would you include in an Asthma Action Plan for Johnny?What B-2 Agonists and Corticosteroids commonly used in the treatment of asthma?Please include references. Thank you Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
