Scenario: is a 7-year-old African American male admitted with headaches, coughing, and shortness of breath. has had a history of asthma since 3 years…

Question Answered step-by-step Scenario:  L. F. is a 7-year-old African American male admitted with headaches, coughing, and shortness of breath. L. F. has had a history of asthma since 3 years of age. This is his first hospitalization, but he has had emergency room visits for asthma at least twice a month. L. F. has missed about 25 days of school a year due to his asthma. He uses his rescue inhaler about two to four times per week, and he has nighttime symptoms more than one night per week. Both parents smoke outdoors. There are some cockroaches in their apartment. His asthma increases in severity during the winter and worsens with exercise.  On admission, L. F.’s vital signs are as follows:                         Temperature: 37°C (98.6°P)Apical pulse: 118                                                                                            Respiratory rate: 50                                                                                                 Blood pressure: 130/68                                                                                                          Weight: 40 kg (88 Ib) Height: 114 cm (45 in.)  Pulse oximetry: 89% on room air (RA)  1. What are some concerns with vital signs height, weight, and BMI?  2.What happen if there the inspiratory and expiratory wheezes with decreased breath signs noted in bases. If the pulse oximetry is 90 percent on 1L of nasal cannula. What is the priority nursing action at this time? What is the rationale? Health Science Science Nursing NURS 275 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)