NURSA 235-Kenneth Bronson VSIM Post Questions and answers

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1. How did the scenario make you feel? At first, I panicked. It’s so easy to forget the most obvious interventions, like turning off the medication that is causing the reaction. Once I stopped and ... thought the situation out, it became easier to make decisions for the patient. 2. What signs and symptoms led you to the conclusion that Kenneth Bronson was experiencing an allergic reaction? The patient said he didn’t feel well and was having trouble breathing. His respiratory rate was also increasing. 3. Discuss the differences between mild, moderate, and severe anaphylactic reactions. Mild reaction: tingling, warmth, fullness of mouth and throat, nasal congestion, swelling of eyes, itching, sneezing, tearing of eyes. Moderate: flushing, anxiety Severe: bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, dyspnea, cyanosis and hypotension 4. Discuss the importance of follow-up assessments post-reaction CONTINUED................... [Show More]

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