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Client Profile: Age: 3-year-old Medical diagnosis: Hypoxia d/t Rhinovirus infection Priority nursing diagnoses (2): Ineffective breathing pattern & Ineffective airway clearance Using your assigned patient as an example, what was their main alteration in health? Discuss the following with the group: Associated pathophysiology Rhinovirus causes irritation and inflammation of the pharynx and spreads via droplets or close contact with an infected person. Associated treatments/medications Humidified O 2 via nasal cannula; Prednisolone; Acetaminophen; Ibuprofen Nursing interventions and implications Assess vital signs every 4 hours for changes in respirations and temperature. Administer humidified oxygen, as ordered. HOB at semi fowlers position. Administer steroids as ordered to alleviate inflammation. Administer antipyretics as needed. Monitor oxygen saturation with continuous pulse oximeter. Comfort measures. Developmental Profile: Erikson’s stage of development: document an example of how the patient demonstrates evidence of the characteristics of this stage.
Anticipatory Guidance: Identify two ways to prevent injury in this patient’s age group.
listen” when their name is called and picking up after themselves to prevent tripping and falling. What anticipatory guidance would you provide to your patient and/or their parents?
educating about the importance of recognizing signs of potential respiratory distress and teaching about expected side effects of steroid medications. How does your patient compare to the textbook version of a child in this developmental stage?