Question Scenario -Asthma Taku a 40-year-old man is brought to A&E by… Scenario -Asthma Taku a 40-year-old man is brought to A&E by ambulance complaining of severe breathlessness. He requires Oxygen as he has low oxygen saturations (82% on air). He is hot and sweaty although his temperature is unknown. He is making wheezy sounds and becoming breathless. He lives alone. During his spare time, Taku really enjoys sports, particularly running & football, but is feeling breathless and tired during these games. He often pushes himself during this time and then ends up feeling worse.Over the past week, Taku has been having disturbed sleep due to a night-time cough. He is worried as feels he is becoming “worn out” too quickly.He has been transferred to the Ward t for further assessment.He normally takes ventolin as required. Airway PatentBreathing Respiratory rate is 30, Saturations 82% on air Chest movement symmetrical. Circulation Heart Rate is 102, Blood Pressure is 100/60mmHg, Capillary Refill is less than 3 secs. He has cool peripheriesDisability PEARL (size 4), GCS 15/15, however unable to speak in full sentences. Exposure Nil injuries/rashes; Abdomen soft and tender. Hydration status: Dry mucous membranes, reduced skin turgor His chest x-ray showed bronchial thickening, hyperinflation and focal atelectasis Health Science Science Nursing Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
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