System Disorder STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Asthma DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Coughing, dyspnea & wheezing Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention hypersensitivity in airway tissues resulting in obstruction and reduce airflow quit smoking, medication, avoidng triggers ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings smoking, genetics, obesity, second hand smoke, exposure to allergins & fragrances Laboratory Tests SOB, wheezing, accessory muscle use, copious mucus production, low SpO2 Diagnostic Procedures ABG, sputum culture, allergy panel PFT "Pulmonar function test" Chest x-ray PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care ASSESS BREATHING assess lung sounds, educating on peak flow meter, administer medications, monitor vitals Therapeutic Procedures Nebulizer treatments, Inhaled corticosteroids, Leukotriene modifiers, inhalers hypoxia fall risk Avoiding triggers Colds/Flu Compliance with medications Complications Medications corticosteroids, leukotrienes modifiers, immunomodulat ors, short acting beta2 s agonists Client Education Use of medications, disease process, advoidence of triggers, importance of vaccines, staying healthy Interprofessional Care Pulmonologist, allergist, primary care - severe exacerbation " status asthmaticus" - airway remodeling - sleep disturbances - daily life disturbances - respiratory failure - death