NURS 3122 Study Guide - Final Guide: Mattress, Dander, House Dust Mite
1 May 2017
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Identify current knowledge about the condition and its impact on. The child: review the parents" and older child"s understanding of asthma pathophysiology and its effect on the child. Set up a schedule for parents to learn asthma management. Make sure the parents understand that asthma is a chronic condition that needs daily management and environmental control to reduce or prevent acute asthma episodes. Work with the physician to develop an asthma action plan for daily management, quick relief, and when to call the physician or seek emergency care. Assess the child"s technique when using a peak expiratory flow meter (pefm), and correct technique as needed. Discuss when to use the pefm and how to interpret and use the results for asthma control. Keep a record of pefm readings for 2 weeks prior to each health visit. Provide information about medications: name, type of drug, dose, method of administration, expected effect, and possible side effects.
