Scenario #2: M.A., a 55-year-old woman, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. In the past week,...
M.A., a 55-year-old woman, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. In the past week, M.A. has had three asthmatic attacks and had to use her abuterol inhaler. M.A takes an inhaled combination glucocorticoid (fluticasone propionate 100mcg/salmeterol 50 mcg) on a daily basis. Explain the purpose for inhaled glucocorticoid therapy? What are the advantages to this drug classification? What patient teaching is included with glucocorticoid therapy? Can they be used to treat an asthmatic attack? Explain. Why was M.A. prescribed albuterol?...
OP, a 55-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. In the past year, OP has had three asthma attacks that have been treated with prednisone and an albuterol inhaler. Explain the purpose for the use of prednisone during an asthma attack. Explain why the dosage is tapered over days. Can cromolyn sodium be substituted for prednisone during an asthmatic attack? What effect does albuterol have on controlling asthma? What instruction should the patient be given concerning use of the...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Case Study: Bronchial Asthma Michael Allen, a 55-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. His mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Michael has had three asthma attacks that were treated with prednisone and albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. At the office visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks, and the order is written as follows: Day 1 1 tablet by mouth four times a day Day 2 I tablet...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Case Study: Bronchial Asthma Michael Allen, a 55-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. His mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Michael has had three asthma attacks that were treated with prednisone and albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. At the office visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks, and the order is written as follows: Day 1 1 tablet by mouth four times a day Day 2 I tablet...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Case Study: Bronchial Asthma Michael Allen, a 55-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. His mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Michael has had three asthma attacks that were treated with prednisone and albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. At the office visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks, and the order is written as follows: Day 1 1 tablet by mouth four times a day Day 2 I tablet...
MA, a 55-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Her mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, MA has had three asthmatic attacks that were treated with prednisone and an albuterol inhaler. At an office visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks, and the order is written as follows: day 1, 1 tablet 4 times a day; day 2, 1 tablet 3 times a day; day 3, 1 tablet 2 times a day; day...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Case Study: Bronchial Asthma Michael Allen, a 55-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. His mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Michael has had three asthma attacks that were treated with prednisone and albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. At the office visit today, prednisone is preseribed for 4 weeks, and the order is written as follows: Day 1 1 tablet by mouth four times a day Day 2 I tablet...
PN 200 Fundamentals of Nursing II Case Study: Bronchial Asthma Michael Allen, a 35-year-old patient, was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma. His mother and three brothers also have asthma. In the past year, Michael has had three asthma attacks that were treated with prednisone and albuterol (Proventil) inhaler. At the office visit today, prednisone is prescribed for 4 weeks, and the order is written as follows: Day 1 I tablet by mouth four times a day Day 2 Day 3...
Group 2- Asthma A.N is a 28-year-old male who presents to the clinic with complaints of having episodes of dyspnea, coughing & chest feeling tight. A.N states it started after he got over his cold a few weeks ago. As the R.N, explain what additional data you would obtain. (USLO 1, 2) Here is the additional data that you obtained. V.S- 125/78, 78, 22, 98.4, O2 sat 93%. No apparent respiratory distress currently. Bilateral wheezes heard in lower lobes. Symptoms...
Scenario 2 MG is a 78 year old woman who has previously been diagnosed with atherosclerosis and now with atrial fibrillation. She has previously been on nitroglycerin for intermittent chest pain. She has been prescribed warfarin (coumadin). 1. Please explain how this warfarin (coumadin) works for her. 2. What teaching would the RN need to provide? Six months later, M G falls. She stated she was light-headed. Her cardiologist performs a cardioversion and prescribes amiodarone (cordarone). 3. Please provide patient...