Discussion Post
James Lee, a 8-year-old boy visiting the clinic today with a fever and "stuffy nose." He came with his mother who took the day off from work to stay home with him. His temperature is 40.10C tympanic, pulse 112, respiration 24 breaths/min, and blood pressure 104/68 mm Hg.
James has a history of cystic fibrosis. His height and weight are below the 10th percentile on the growth chart. The nurse practitioner treating Joe recommends a hospital admission for IV antibiotics and steroids.
• What assessment technique would be a priority in James' physical assessment?
• Why would it be important to teach James and his family respiratory/cough etiquette?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.