Alice Morrison is a 7-year-old Caucasian female born with an irreparable esophageal atresia that has required her to have G-tube feedings since...

Question Answered step-by-step Alice Morrison is a 7-year-old Caucasian female born with an irreparableesophageal atresia that has required her to have G-tube feedings since birth.Primary Diagnosis: Acute bronchitisSecondary Diagnosis: Esophageal atresia with G-tubePrevious Illnesses: Reflux, esophageal atreasia, multiple hospitalizations for bronchitisDietary History: Complete peptide-based elemental nutrition for children, 115 mL/hr for 12 hr/day in addition to regular diet during the dayCurrent Medications: Metoclopramide 152 mg 4 times a day and acetaminophen 200 mgVital signs: Temp 100.5, Resp 26, Pulse 112, BP 112/76, SAT 92%Impressions: Recurrent bronchitis with increased refluxPlan: Daily chest x-rays to monitor right upper lobe infiltrates; increased dosages of reflux medications; continued IV antibiotics pending culture results.1. What concepts do you think are important in this scenario and why?2. What abnormal signs and symptoms did you recognize and how did you prioritize your care of this patient?3. How would you change your actions or interventions if you had a second chance to care for this patient?4. How would you apply what you have learned from this scenario to future patients? Health Science Science Nursing BSN 225 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)