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Asthma is a common medical condition in which the airways swell, produce copious
amounts of mucus, and become narrow. These events can trigger wheezing,
coughing and make it difficult for a person to breathe.
Although some people only experience mild symptoms of asthma, others may have
significant problems with their breathing, which may interfere with their daily activities.
A few patients also experience life-threatening asthmatic attacks, which need
immediate medical attention.
There is no cure for asthma, but your symptoms can be treated. For nurses, making a
nursing diagnosis for asthma can help them recognize a patient's needs and plan for
their care.
Anxiety
Chest tightness
Coughing
Cyanosis
Difficulty breathing
Loss of consciousness
Rapid breathing
Rapid pulses
Restlessness
Wheezing
Interventions
Teach patient to recognize early signs of infection to be reported to their health care
provider.
Teach the patient to avoid respiratory irritants like aerosols, cigarette smoke, fumes,
andextremes of temperature.
Anxiety
Chest tightness
Coughing
Cyanosis
Difficulty breathing
Loss of consciousness
Rapid breathing
Rapid pulses
Restlessness
Wheezing
Interventions
Assess the patient's respiration with regards to depth, rate, and rhythm.
Auscultate the patient's breath sounds and assess his breathing pattern.
Elevate the head of the bed and change the patient's position every two hours.
Altered consciousness
Anxiety
Chest Tightness
Cyanosis
Dyspnea
Rapid breathing
Rapid pulses
Restlessness
Wheezing
Interventions
Assess the patient's respiration with regards to depth, rate, and rhythm.
Auscultate the patient's breath sounds and assess his breathing pattern.
Elevate the head of the bed and change the patient's position every two hours.
4. Fatigue
This nursing diagnosis for asthma relates tofluid accumulation in the lungs, which
reduces their ability to expand and makes breathing difficult. The patient uses his
accessory muscles to support breathing, but this results in a feeling of tiredness and
fatigue.
Symptoms
Decreased performance
Generalized weakness
Lethargy
Reduced concentration
Tiredness
Interventions
Discuss the patient's need for activity. Create a schedule with the patient and identify
the activities that may lead to fatigue.
Establish rapport.
5. Activity Intolerance
This nursing diagnosis for asthma relates to inadequate oxygen in the body, which can
lead to weakness in the muscles. The patient is not able to tolerate activities due to
low oxygenation resulting from inadequate lung expansion.
Interventions
Gradually increase activities and exercise; assist the patient in doing passive to active
and full range of motions.
6. Anxiety
This nursing diagnosis for asthma relates tothe patient's perception of a crisis
situation, change in health status, and threat to life.
Symptoms
Apprehension
Fearful expression
Extraneous movements
Interventions
Instruct the family to act as a support system for the patient during an asthma attack.
7. Imbalanced Nutrition
This nursing diagnosis for asthma relates to a patient's having less than body
requirements due to shortness of breath and activity intolerance.
Symptoms
Interventions