L.S. is admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICu) for close monitoring. His condition improves,
and 24 hours later is transferred to the floor. Asthma teaching is ordered.
You assess Ms. s.'s understanding
of asthma and her understanding of the disorder.
Which of these statements by Ms. S. would indicate a need for further teaching?
a. "He should go to the doctor regularly to make sure his asthma is being treated correctly."
b. "If he takes medications for a while, he will outgrow his asthma."
c. "Part of his treatment should be avoiding things that irritate his lungs."
d. "If I recognize early warning signs, he might be able to take medicine and not go to the
ED."
b
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that has periods of exacerbations and remissions.
Patient education, including recognition of early warning signs, avoiding triggers, and a home and
school treatment plan (asthma action plan) are mainstays of good asthma management. Although
not curable, asthma can be well managed, and L.S. can maintain normal activities.
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