Reference no: EM133574973
Assignment:
E. Joslin scenario Compare the signs and symptoms of an upper respiratory tract infection with those of a lower respiratory tract infection.
• Identify risk factors associated with the development of RSV bronchiolitis.
• Discuss the pathophysiology of RSV bronchiolitis.
• Discuss rapid DFA testing and how a nasopharyngeal swab is obtained for this test.
• Discuss the rationale for the following interventions in the clinical management of RSV bronchiolitis: humidified oxygen, oxygen saturation monitoring, nasopharyngeal suctioning and intravenous fluid administration (include the formula for calculating maintenance fluid requirements for an infant patient).
• What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in an infant?
• Explain the use of albuterol in the treatment of RSV-bronchiolitis, including actions, side effects and contraindications and nursing considerations.
• Discuss palivizumab prophylaxis, including the population to whom it should be administered, route, frequency, side effects and nursing considerations.
• Discuss what content should be covered in parent teaching prior to discharging a patient diagnosed with RSV-bronchiolitis.