NURSING 2NN3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Pharmacology, Pulmonary Heart Disease, Pharmacotherapy
2 Sep 2018
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Children with sub-optimal technique will be coached in proper inhaler/device use or switched to a more appropriate delivery device/system: nurses will be able to assess for potential barriers to asthma level iv management. The nurse will be able to offer strategies to meet families" needs and support them in overcoming issues leading to treatment failure. A partnership between the nurse, child and family is important to engage the child and family in an interactive educational process. The nurse will coach the parent to act as an advocate for their child, ensuring that the action plan is kept up to date. Referral and follow-up: the nurse should facilitate follow-up assessments and education to achieve and maintain control of asthma for the child diagnosed with asthma. Assessment of asthma control: control airway inflammation, symptom control during day, night and with exercise, prevent exacerbations, best pulmonary function, least medication required with fewest side effects.
