Case study You are the nurse looking after Kyle, a 2 year old male admitted to the Paediatric ward with whopping cough. He currently has symptoms of rhinorrhea (runny nose), red, bloodshot eyes, a...

Case study
You are the nurse looking after Kyle, a 2 year old male admitted to the Paediatric ward with whopping cough. He currently has symptoms of rhinorrhea (runny nose), red, bloodshot eyes, a temperature of 379 degrees Celsius and a paroxysmal cough (repetitive, forceful coughs).  Kyle appears lethargic and apathetic.

Instructions: Structure your assignment so that it meets the following requirements: You may use headings.

1. Introduction. (approx 250 words). Serves as a “map” of the essay, outlining to the reader the key points contained in the body of the work.

2. Discussion of Activities of Living (AoL’s) related to the Case Study – Breathing and Controlling Body Temperature (approx. 600 words)
Discuss how the AoL’sof breathing and controlling body temperature have been altered for Kyle.  Your answer must include the following:
•    An overview of how the two AoL’s may be affected
•    How you would assess Kyle in relation to the the two identified AoL’s
•    How you would you treat Kyle’s symptoms for each AoL
3. Nursing Care Plan. (approx 400 words).Using the Nursing Care Plan provided identify one issue related to either breathing or controlling body temperature that has arisen from the case study.  From this issue students are required to formulate a plan/goal for improving this issue, identify strategies for meeting the plan/goal and then discuss what evaluative measures will be taken to determine if the plan/ goal was met.
4. Conclusion (approx 250 words, start a new paragraph). Summarise the key points expressed in the body of the work, as well as the key learning from your research.