Module 08 Written Assignment – Asthma Management

Module 08 Content

1. J.S. is a 42-year-old man who lives in the Midwest and is highly allergic to dust and pollen and has a history of mild asthma. J.S’s wife drove him to the emergency room when his wheezing was unresponsive to his fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) inhaler. J.S. was unable to lie down, and began to use accessory muscles to breathe. J.S. is immediately started on 4 L oxygen by nasal cannula and intravenous (IV) D5W at 75 mL/hr. A set of arterial blood gases is sent to the laboratory. J.S. appears anxious and says that he is short of breath.
   Vital signsBP = 152/84 HR = 124 bpm RR = 42 Temp = 100.40FABGspH = 7.31 PaCO2 = 48 HCO3 = 26 PaO2 = 55
   Investigate the condition of asthma and the manifestations of the disease. Analyze the case study provided and determine what symptoms support the diagnosis of asthma. Identify the treatment provided in the emergency department and determine what additional therapies are needed to mitigate the asthma symptoms and return the client to wellness.

   1. Do you have any concerns with the numbers above?
   2. Identify what may be causing J.S. to have an exacerbation of asthma.

   Prepare a 3-5 page paper outlining the causes of asthma, the symptoms that the client presents and the management of the disorder. Use at least one scholarly source to support your findings. Examples of scholarly sources include academic journals, textbooks, reference texts

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Asthma is a health condition that causes by allergic reactions which interfere with the breathing ability of a patient. It is a condition in which the airways reduce in width and swell, and produces extra mucus in some cases. It comes with difficulty breathing and causes coughing, wheezing while breathing, and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a major issue, while others are a minor nuisance (Mims, 2015, September). Asthma can be life-threatening, especially when the patient encounters a severe asthma attack.

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