The nurse is providing asthma education to a teen that has just been diagnosed with asthma. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a need for further teaching? Select all that apply.
"When I am having an asthma attack, my airway is constricting and it can become dangerous"
"should try to identify what causes me to have an asthma attack and avoid those activities if possible"
"I’ve really been wanting to sleep with my dog and my asthma attacks will not stop me"
"I will take albuterol prior to exercising to avoid an attack"
"When I am having an asthma attack, I should call 911 before doing anything else"
Correct Answer : C,E
A. This statement is correct. Airway constriction during an asthma attack can be dangerous.
B. Identifying and avoiding asthma triggers is an appropriate strategy for managing asthma.
C. Keeping a pet in the home when allergic to it or exposed to asthma triggers can worsen symptoms. This needs further education about asthma management.
D. Taking albuterol prior to exercise is a recommended strategy to prevent exercise-induced asthma.
E. Calling 911 immediately during an asthma attack is not the first step unless the child is unable to manage it with their prescribed rescue medication (e.g., albuterol). The first action should be to use the rescue inhaler.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Croup is a viral infection that typically presents with a barking cough and stridor, rather than difficulty swallowing and excessive drooling.
B. Epiglottitis is a life-threatening condition characterized by sudden onset of fever, drooling, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty speaking (dysphonia). It is a medical emergency and often caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B.
C. Bronchiolitis is usually caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and presents with wheezing, cough, and respiratory distress but not typically with drooling or difficulty swallowing.
D. Laryngotracheobronchitis (another name for croup) also presents with a barking cough and stridor but does not cause difficulty swallowing or drooling.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. The child is showing signs of severe respiratory distress, likely due to epiglottitis. The priority is to keep the child calm to avoid further airway obstruction and to prepare for emergency airway management.
B. While assessing the throat for epiglottitis is important, direct visualization of the throat can cause spasm and worsen airway obstruction.
C. The knee-to-chest position is typically used in cases of respiratory distress in infants (e.g., with RSV), but not in this case.
D. While IV access and fluids may be necessary, the immediate priority is securing the airway.
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