Assignment task: Maria Costa is a 7-year-old female who was brought to Century Pediatric Clinic by her parent this morning. According to Maria's parent, Maria has been "mostly healthy". She has had colds and an occasional exacerbation of reactive airway disease (RAD), but no other problems. Maria began to complain of a sore throat two days ago. This morning she was coughing and had a slight fever, so her parent decided to bring her into the pediatric clinic. You are the clinic RN assessing Maria before the HCP sees her.
Bring your stethoscope, watch with a second hand, and electronic resources.
Questions to answer prior to the scheduled simulation:
Q1. What would be the primary assessment in an asthma patient?
Q2. What symptoms would a patient have experiencing an asthma exacerbation?
Q3. Describe at least one intervention utilized by nurses in the management of asthma.
Q4. Fill in the following information on Mana's medications.