Question

List nursing problems for a child with bronchiolitis and identify preventive measures.

Answer 1

Answer: Bronchitis is one of the most common respiratory infections which occurs in children and usually in infants. This causes inflammation in the airways due to secretion of the mucus in the bronchioles. The nursing problems for a child with bronchiolitis are:

• It becomes difficult to collect the vital data.
• The child becomes unable to express himself.
• The nurse faces difficulties in handling the child.
• The nurse find it difficult to evaluate the pain assessment.
• Unable to meet the needs and requirements of the child.

The preventive measures for the Bronchiolitis are:

• Maintain proper hygiene.
• Avoid child to be in contact with the people having flu.
• Keep toys clean.
• Avoid exposure of the child to allergic conditions.