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Specific goals of therapy for Heather
The specific therapy goals for Heather are preventing any long-term symptoms that will interfere with her daily living, such as the shortness of breath with exercise. According to Bateman, Frith, and Braunstein (2002)
maintenance of lung function to a near personal best measurement, therapy should allow her to participate in all her activities of daily living, which include school, exercising, and participating in sporting activities. The treatment therapy should reduce the nighttime symptoms in order for her to achieve uninterrupted sleep. Few and if possible no side effects from the medicines, and the prevention of repeated attacks. Heather should use the quick relief medications less often with continued treatment therapy.
Drug therapy prescribed by the nurse practitioner
Drug therapy is the main way for the treatment and management of Asthma. The drugs are used to relieve symptoms, control the disease, attempt to prevent the symptoms, and treat exacerbations Sears et al., 1990.
The nurse practitioner would prescribe short-acting beta-agonists like salbutamol and terbutaline. The nurse might also prescribe inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide,...
Anti-inflammatories might be prescribed to assist in reducing production of mucus in the airways, and the swelling. These medications will assist Heather to exercise without shortage of breath, and sleep well at night. The nurse might also prescribe bronchodilators, which will open up the airways and improve her breathing.
Monitoring the success of therapy
In order to assess properly the success of therapy one needs to analyze lung function. Lung function should be periodically tested to check the severity of the symptoms Nathan et al., 2004.
The patient's quality of life is another parameter for monitoring therapy success. Analyzing how often the patient fails to perform their daily activities in this case attending school and soccer practice, the nurse is able to determine if the therapy is effective. Monitoring the history of asthma attacks is vital. Substances causing the inflammation of the airways trigger asthma attacks and understanding when the attacks occur, and knowing what the triggers are will assist in determining the best therapy.
Patient teaching
The nurse practitioner should educate Heather on how the airways work. This will allow Heather to understand why she gets the shortage of breath with exercise and the difficulty in breathing while sleeping. The nurse should teach and reinforce peak flow…
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