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Patient Introduction
Jennifer Hoffman is a 33-year-old female brought to the Emergency Department by her neighbor. She has a history of asthma since childhood with multiple emergency visits within the last year. She appears to be in respiratory distress, struggling to breathe. She is unable to speak other than simple one-word statements. An infusion of normal saline has been started at a keep-open rate.
Guided Reflection Questions for Medical Case 2: Jennifer Hoffman
Opening Questions
How did the scenario make you feel?
Scenario Analysis Questions*
PCC What assessment findings would indicate that the patient’s condition is worsening?
PCC When a patient develops a rapid onset of shortness of breath, what are the nurse’s immediate priorities?
PCC/I Review Jennifer Hoffman’s laboratory results. Identify which results are abnormal and discuss how this relates to her clinical presentation and the disease process.
Concluding Questions
What communication techniques are important for an extremely anxious patient who is having difficulty breathing?
What patient teaching priorities would be important for the patient who has experienced an acute exacerbation of asthma?
What discharge instructions regarding home medications would you provide the patient related to medications to use to alleviate symptoms of an acute asthma attack?
What resources would you recommend for the patient experiencing asthma?
What is the importance of the asthma action plan in managing the care of a patient with asthma?
What would you do differently if you were to repeat this scenario? How would your patient care change?

 
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