ATI Pediatric Case 5: Charlie Snow Guided Reflection Questions Katie May

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How did the simulated experience of Charlie Snowâ€™s case make you feel?
This case made me feel very anxious. Charlie kept saying he couldnâ€™t breathe, so I felt like I wasnâ€™t working quick enough.
Discuss the actions you felt went well in this scenario.
I felt like administering the medications went well. I knew the purpose of each of them and they worked accordingly.
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EBP List in order of priority your initial nursing actions identified for Charlie Snow based on physical findings and family interaction.
Make sure the airway stayed intact and he was getting the approptiate amount of oxygen Make sure he felt comfortable, as well as his guardian
Explain my actions to the guardian and child
EBP What complications might Charlie Snow face if symptoms are not recognized and treated in a timely manner?
He could loose conciousnes, have a lung collapse, or go in to shock.
EBP Why was a glucocorticosteroid administered in this case? Would it have been appropriate to administer albuterol in this case? Why or why not?
A glucocorticosterid was administered in thiscase because Charlie was experiencing a mild allergic reaction.
Albuterol was not appropriate because he was not experiencing a anaphylactic allergic reaction which would include symptoms of wheezing and bronchoconstriction.
A glucocorticosterid was administered in this case because Charlie was experiencing a mild allergic reaction. Albuterol was not appropriate because he was not experiencing a anaphylactic allergic reaction which would