Question

1. What factors may trigger an asthmatic episode? 2. What are the clinical manifestations of a child experiencing an exacerbation of asthma? 3. Explain the progression of asthma that is nonresponsive to treatment 4. Discuss the pathophysiology of asthma. 5. Discuss the actions, side effects, contraindications, and nursing Implications of the following medications in the treatment of asthma: albuterol, atrovent, epinephrine, prednisolone, prednisone, solumedrol, magnesium sulfate, sodium bicarbonate. 6. Discuss the following treatment modalities for the treatment of asthma and note when each is indicated: aerosolized medications by nebulizer, metered-dose inhaler, oxygen, heliox therapy, BIPap. 7. Discuss consent for treatment of a minor. How does the nurse proceed if the parent is unreachable?

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Answer 1

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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. The patient suffers from difficulty in breathing (dyspnea) due to the bronchoconstriction and accumulation of mucus (causes wheezing), chronic dry cough, tightness in the chest and bronchospasm.

Asthma can be induced by exposure to antigens such as pollens, dust particles, some of the foods such as peanuts, strawberry, or drugs such as aspirin. Exercise can also induce asthma in some of the sensitive individuals.