Diagnostic Testing:
Ordered a chest x-ray PA and lateral and a bedside PEFR or FEV
Medications/Treatments:
The latest Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines recommend that if a patient has severely uncontrolled asthma at initial presentation or if they present during an acute asthma exacerbation,.....Continue
Consult/Referrals:
No referrals at this time. If the patient’s symptoms are not well controlled with the current medications, then referrals.....Continue
Client Education:
The patient and mother should be educated about the symptoms associated with a worsening asthma exacerbation, the proper use of the inhaler, assistance with creating.....Continue
Follow-up:
The patient should follow up with the provider within the next 24 to 48 hours to monitor for improvement of her symptom. The patient will also be evaluated in 2 to 3 months to see if her asthma .....Continue
References
Global Initiative for Asthma. (2022). Pocket guide for asthma management and prevention.....Continue
Instituition / Term | |
Term | Spring Term |
Institution | Chamberlain |
Contributor | Sharoon |