In: Nursing
Pediatric Case Study
Scenario history: 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 complete 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 immediate intervention?
What instructions would you give a patient in using an MDI?
The MDI is a pressurized canister contains medicine in a plastic holder with a mouthpiece. While spraying it gives an adequate consistent dose of medication .