Bronchiolitis in Children

• Describe the pathophysiology for bronchiolitis, including the most common causative organism.
• Analyze risk factors associated with bronchiolitis.
• Choose diagnostic testing for bronchiolitis and support with rationale.
• Explain signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis, including specific examples from the scenario.
• Describe the pathophysiology of PDA, including why this is significant for this scenario.
• Describe the rationale for use and contraindications for each of the prescribed medications.
• Select two priority nursing diagnoses for this scenario, including supporting rationale for your choices.
• Write two SMART goals for each nursing diagnosis.
• Choose two interventions for each goal, including supporting rationale for your choices.
• Describe potential short and long-term complications, including specific examples and supporting rationale.
• Apply information from the scenario to create a plan for discharge teaching.