Question

1.top priorities in the nursing care for pneumonia

2. top priorities in the nursing care for seizure in 8 year old patient

Answer 1

1 . pneumonia

pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs affecting primarly alveoli.it is usually caused by infection with bacteria or virus.

nursing care

* oxygen administration.

*monitor vital sings & respiratory status. and oxygen saturation.

*provide semi fowlers position.

*encourage coughing and breathing exercise and use of incentive spirometer.

* provide chest physiotherapy.

*change the patient position and mobilise as tolerate .

* nasotracheal suction if patient is unable to clear the secreations.

*provide adequate rest.

* provide high caloric high protein diet and more fluids.

* administration of medications prescribed .

2 seizure

seizures are sudden abnormal excessive electrical activity in the brain.

nursing care

* maintain patent air way

* suction and oxygen if needed.

*place the child in a side line position, place a pillow under the head.

*loosen the tight clothings.

*do not restrain the child.

* clear the area of any hazards.

*administer prescribed medication.

* stay with the child untile fully recovered.

* document the event with duration.