What do you assess for cough?
What do you assess for cough?
Diagnostic Evaluation. The patient’s history and findings on physical examination provide a basis for the diagnostic evaluation of chronic cough. The physician should question the patient about production of phlegm, character of phlegm produced, exacerbating factors, time relationships, and associated symptoms.
What are the questions to ask a child with cough?
Questions to ask
- Ask about the age/duration of onset (congenital cause).
- Nature of cough; How long has the child been coughing for?
- What time of the day is the cough worst?
- What type of exposure triggers the cough?
- What relieves the cough?
- Is there any shortness of breath (dyspnea)?
What are nursing interventions for cough?
Nursing Management Encourage to ambulate/reposition every two hours. Elevate the head of the bed by propping up on pillows. Gargle/drink warm liquids to sooth the throat. Use PO Pepermints/cough-drops while awake.
What is Pediatric cough?
Introduction. Cough is a common reason for pediatric outpatient visits. Cough as a manifestation of respiratory disease can range from minor upper respiratory tract infections to serious conditions such as bronchiectasis. Acute cough in children is mostly caused by upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).
How would you describe a coughing patient?
The use of cough sound descriptors was examined in two different ways. Firstly, the cough descriptors were grouped into those traditionally implying cough with mucus (moist, productive, rattling and loose), cough without mucus (dry, barking, hoarse) and cough with wheeze (wheezy).
What is the symptom of cough?
Signs and Symptoms of a Cough A runny or stuffy nose. A feeling of liquid running down the back of your throat (postnasal drip) Frequent throat clearing and sore throat. Hoarseness.
When is a child’s cough concerning?
A child who has a cough, mild fever, and runny nose probably has a common cold. But coughs with a fever of 102°F (39°C) or higher can sometimes be due to pneumonia, especially if a child is weak and breathing fast. In this case, call your doctor immediately.
Why do nurses do respiratory assessments?
As a nurse you need to know optimum respiratory function and be able to recognise signs of deterioration to care for your patient safely. A respiratory assessment is the first step towards identifying if, and how soon, you need a doctor to review your patient, or if you need to make a MET call.
How do you treat a pediatric cough?
Homemade Cough Medicine:
- Goal: decrease the irritation or tickle in the throat that causes a dry cough.
- Age 3 months to 1 year: give warm clear fluids to treat the cough.
- Age 1 year and older: use honey ½ to 1 teaspoon (2-5 mL) as needed.
- Age 6 years and older: use Cough Drops to decrease the tickle in the throat.
What is the sound of a cough?
Wet cough: Coughing up mucus from the airway makes the cough sound “wet,” as mucus shifts in the airway. Dry cough: Also known as a hacking cough, this cough has a consistent tone because it is free from the sound of mucus. It is caused by irritation and inflammation of the airway.
