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Inspiration and/or expiration that doesn’t provide adequate ventilation
#1 nursing concern for this patient
This is a risk for the patient due to the inflammation in the bronchioles, the increased work of breathing due to air trapping (which may also result in fatigue from the extra exertion), or compensation due to decreased gas exchange
The inability to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract to maintain a clear airway
This is a risk for the patient due to the increased mucus production and narrowed airways
Anxiety may be experienced by the child or the family
Fatigue may occur for the patient due to the increased exertion to breathe
Fatigue may occur for the family due to the stress of the situation
The absence or deficiency of cognitive information related to specific topic
Relates toward parent/guardian knowledge regarding RSV
As the patient's RSV infections are recurring education about prevention strategies and how the virus is transmitted will aid in avoiding recurrences
The risk of imbalances occurring due to too much or too little fluid or too much or too little of a specific electrolyte
imbalances may occur due to altered nutritional intake or increased metabolic needs
As the body mounts immune responses and produces products like mucus it's metabolic needs increase, putting the person at risk for imbalances
Fluid levels contribute to the thickness of mucus
The patient currently has orders for the following:
Antibiotics should be continued unless contraindicated or orders change
Labs should be routinely monitored to assess infection and immune responses
Contact precautions and appropriate PPE should be used
Appropriate nutrition and fluids should be assured to support metabolic needs to fight the infection