CASE STUDY
Your patient is Kelly a 17-year-old athletic female. Kelly is on the swim and rugby team. She
has recently been diagnosed with Asthma and is concerned that it will affect her social life.
She states that she needs to get a sport’s scholarship if she hopes to be able to attend
university. Kelly’s parents are unable to afford to pay tuition as they have recently moved to
Brampton from Newfoundland. They moved here so Kelly would be able to have
opportunities they did not have.
Research the problem/condition described
Formulate a comprehensive nursing care plan for the client based on the described
condition/issue -3 diagnosis must be considered of these one will be chosen to follow
through Please make sure you identify your primary diagnosis on the care plan
Formulate a Nursing Care Plan
Research the problem/condition-show researched the condition sufficiently
Guidelines:
Researching the problem/condition is to inform your Nursing Care Plan so be sure to do the
following:
State the background of the problem/condition, review information on incidence, risk factors,
treatment, why it happens, how it happens, prognosis, cultural, lifespan and implications to the
family unit etc.
Include this information (as appropriate) in your Nursing Care Plan
, 1. Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and
adults.
Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma
symptoms, which can be any combination of cough, wheeze, shortness of
breath and chest tightness.
Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused 461000
deaths (1).
Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children.
Inhaled medication can control asthma symptoms and allow people with
asthma to lead a normal, active life.
Avoiding asthma triggers can also help to reduce asthma symptoms.
Most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and lower-middle income countries,
where under-diagnosis and under-treatment is a challenge.
WHO is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of
asthma, to reduce the global burden of NCDs and make progress towards
universal health coverage.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults. The air passages in the lungs
become narrow due to inflammation and tightening of the muscles around the small
airways. This causes asthma symptoms: cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest
tightness. These symptoms are intermittent and are often worse at night or during exercise.
Other common "triggers" can make asthma symptoms worse. Triggers vary from person to
person, but can include viral infections (colds), dust, smoke, fumes, changes in the weather,
grass and tree pollen, animal fur and feathers, strong soaps, and perfume.
The impact of asthma on daily life
Asthma is often under-diagnosed and under-treated, particularly in low- and middle-income
countries.
People with under-treated asthma can suffer sleep disturbance, tiredness during the day,
and poor concentration. Asthma sufferers and their families may miss school and work, with
financial impact on the family and wider community. If symptoms are severe, people with
asthma may need to receive emergency health care and they may be admitted to hospital
for treatment and monitoring. In the most severe cases, asthma can lead to death.
Causes of asthma
Many different factors have been linked to an increased risk of developing asthma, although
it is often difficult to find a single, direct cause.
Asthma is more likely if other family members also have asthma - particularly a close
relative, such as a parent or sibling.
Asthma is more likely in people who have other allergic conditions, such as eczema
and rhinitis (hay fever).
Urbanisation is associated with increased asthma prevalence, probably due to
multiple lifestyle factors.
Your patient is Kelly a 17-year-old athletic female. Kelly is on the swim and rugby team. She
has recently been diagnosed with Asthma and is concerned that it will affect her social life.
She states that she needs to get a sport’s scholarship if she hopes to be able to attend
university. Kelly’s parents are unable to afford to pay tuition as they have recently moved to
Brampton from Newfoundland. They moved here so Kelly would be able to have
opportunities they did not have.
Research the problem/condition described
Formulate a comprehensive nursing care plan for the client based on the described
condition/issue -3 diagnosis must be considered of these one will be chosen to follow
through Please make sure you identify your primary diagnosis on the care plan
Formulate a Nursing Care Plan
Research the problem/condition-show researched the condition sufficiently
Guidelines:
Researching the problem/condition is to inform your Nursing Care Plan so be sure to do the
following:
State the background of the problem/condition, review information on incidence, risk factors,
treatment, why it happens, how it happens, prognosis, cultural, lifespan and implications to the
family unit etc.
Include this information (as appropriate) in your Nursing Care Plan
, 1. Asthma is a major noncommunicable disease (NCD), affecting both children and
adults.
Inflammation and narrowing of the small airways in the lungs cause asthma
symptoms, which can be any combination of cough, wheeze, shortness of
breath and chest tightness.
Asthma affected an estimated 262 million people in 2019 and caused 461000
deaths (1).
Asthma is the most common chronic disease among children.
Inhaled medication can control asthma symptoms and allow people with
asthma to lead a normal, active life.
Avoiding asthma triggers can also help to reduce asthma symptoms.
Most asthma-related deaths occur in low- and lower-middle income countries,
where under-diagnosis and under-treatment is a challenge.
WHO is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of
asthma, to reduce the global burden of NCDs and make progress towards
universal health coverage.
What is asthma?
Asthma is a long-term condition affecting children and adults. The air passages in the lungs
become narrow due to inflammation and tightening of the muscles around the small
airways. This causes asthma symptoms: cough, wheeze, shortness of breath and chest
tightness. These symptoms are intermittent and are often worse at night or during exercise.
Other common "triggers" can make asthma symptoms worse. Triggers vary from person to
person, but can include viral infections (colds), dust, smoke, fumes, changes in the weather,
grass and tree pollen, animal fur and feathers, strong soaps, and perfume.
The impact of asthma on daily life
Asthma is often under-diagnosed and under-treated, particularly in low- and middle-income
countries.
People with under-treated asthma can suffer sleep disturbance, tiredness during the day,
and poor concentration. Asthma sufferers and their families may miss school and work, with
financial impact on the family and wider community. If symptoms are severe, people with
asthma may need to receive emergency health care and they may be admitted to hospital
for treatment and monitoring. In the most severe cases, asthma can lead to death.
Causes of asthma
Many different factors have been linked to an increased risk of developing asthma, although
it is often difficult to find a single, direct cause.
Asthma is more likely if other family members also have asthma - particularly a close
relative, such as a parent or sibling.
Asthma is more likely in people who have other allergic conditions, such as eczema
and rhinitis (hay fever).
Urbanisation is associated with increased asthma prevalence, probably due to
multiple lifestyle factors.
