[Answered]: SCENARIO 1: Mia Jones, 8 years old, Exacerba�on of…

SCENARIO 1: Mia Jones, 8 years old, Exacerba�on of asthma Mia Jones, an 8-year-old girl, has been referred by her local General Prac��oner (GP) to the nearby University Hospital emergency department due to an exacerba�on of her asthma. She presents with a history of recurrent wheezing episodes, shortness of breath, and chest �ghtness. Notably, Mia experiences a wheeze during physical ac�vi�es and a nigh�me cough. Upon admission, Mia seems �red and is using her accessory muscles. On the referral from the GP, it was noted that the parents frequently miss scheduled appointments, and there are concerns that they may not be administering Mia’s daily inhaled cor�costeroids consistently or correctly. Mia’s current medica�on includes: • Salbutamol, 1-2 puffs (200 micrograms) PRN • Flu�casone propionate (FLIXOTIDE Junior) 2 puffs (50 micrograms) BD. Identify one sign or symptom highlighted in the case study and demonstrate your understanding of the underlying pathophysiology responsible for the manifestation. Identify one nursing diagnosis and explain how it could be effectively managed. Explain the mechanism of action of one medication related to the selected case and the patient’s current diagnosis, and include a rationale behind the prescription of this medication. ___________________________________________________________________