Compare and Contrast Scenarios

Question Answered step-by-step Compare and Contrast Scenarios Roberta is a 55-year-old woman with pneumonia and influenza. VS: 145/80, 102 degrees Tympanic, 100 bpm, 22 breaths per minute, SpO2 92% on RA. Pain is rated at a 6/10. She has pain all over, but it is especially bad when taking a deep breath or coughing. She appears anxious and restless. Her husband went down to the cafeteria for breakfast and should return soon.Anthony is a 6-year-old child with pneumonia and influenza. VS: 118/64, 101.5 degrees tympanic, 122 bpm, 30 breaths/minute, SpO2 96% on RA. His mom is with him in his room. He is watching cartoons and does not want people touching him as his body aches. Pain is rated at 8/10. He appears anxious and unsure of the staff that enter the room, he looks to his mom for reassurance. Anthony has pain and states that it hurts to breathe or cough. NORMAL VS for 6-11 year old· Heart rate: 75 to 118 beats per minute.· Respiratory rate: 18 to 25 breaths per minute.· Blood pressure: systolic 97 to 120, diastolic 57 to 80.· Temperature: 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.With the two scenarios, there may be similar or contrasts in how you care for each patient due to the different ages. Answer the following questions with reflection on how Roberta and Anthony interventions may be the same or differ.1. Which vital signs are you concerned about with Roberta and Anthony? Are they similar, differ? What treatment options would be expected and would they vary for each of them?2. Which tasks can be delegated to the UAP (assistive personnel) for each patient for their pain management?3. How do you determine their pain levels, descriptors, intensifiers, etc, per their age?4. What three symptoms may differ due to the different ages? Health Science Science Nursing NURSING 2720 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)