walden nurs6501 week 6 assignment Assignment: Asthma

Complications of asthma can be sudden Consider the case of
Bradley Wilson, a young boy who had several medical conditions He appeared in
good health when he went to school, returned home, and ate dinner However,
when he later went outside to play, he came back inside wheezing An ambulance
took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead (Briscoe, 2012) In
another case, 10-year-old Dynasty Reese, who had mild asthma, woke up in the
middle of the night and ran to her grandfather’s bedroom to tell him she
couldn’t breathe By the time paramedics arrived, she had passed out and was
pronounced dead at the hospital (Glissman, 2012) These situations continue to
outline the importance of recognizing symptoms of asthma and providing
immediate treatment, as well as distinguishing minor symptoms from serious,
life-threatening symptoms Since these symptoms and attacks are often induced
by a trigger, as an advanced practice nurse, you must be able to help patients
identify their triggers and recommend appropriate treatment options For this
reason, you need to understand the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic
asthma and acute asthma exacerbation

To Prepare

Review “Asthma” in Chapter 27 of the Huether and McCance
text Identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma and acute
asthma exacerbation Consider how these disorders are similar and different

Select a patient factor different from the one you selected
in this week’s Discussion: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior Think
about how the factor you selected might impact the pathophysiology of both
disorders Reflect on how you would diagnose and prescribe treatment of these
disorders for a patient based on the factor you selected

Review the “Mind maps—Dementia, Endocarditis, and
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)” media in the Week 2 Learning
Resources Use the examples in the media as a guide to construct two mind
maps—one for chronic asthma and one for acute asthma exacerbation Consider the
epidemiology and clinical presentation of both chronic asthma and acute asthma
exacerbation

To Complete

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms of chronic asthma
and acute asthma exacerbation Be sure to explain the changes in the arterial
blood gas patterns during an exacerbation

Explain how the factor you selected might impact the
pathophysiology of both disorders Describe how you would diagnose and
prescribe treatment for a patient based on the factor you selected

Construct two mind maps—one for chronic asthma and one for
acute asthma exacerbation Include the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and
clinical presentation, as well as the diagnosis and treatment you explained in
your paper

By Day 7

This Assignment is due

Note: The School of Nursing requires that all papers
submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references The
Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those
required elements (available at http://writingcenterwaldenuedu/57htm) All
papers submitted must use this formatting

Reference

Briscoe, K (2012, May 12) Thetford: mother of Bradley
Wilson, who died of asthma attack, told there was nothing she could have done
East Anglian Daily Times Retrieved from
http://wwweadtcouk/news/thetford_mother_of_bradley_wilson_who_died_of_asthma_attack_told_there_was_nothing_she_could_have_done_1_1375128

Glissman, B (2012, May 21) Girl’s death puts focus on
asthma’s broader grip Omaha World-Herald Retrieved from
http://wwwomahacom/article/20120521/LIVEWELL01/305219975

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