Brian Jones, an 8-year-old boy visiting the clinic today with a fever and stuffy nose. He came with his mother who took the day off from work to stay home with him. His temperature is 39.10C tympanic, pulse 112, respiration 22 breaths/min, and blood pressure 104/64 mm Hg. Brian has a history of cystic fibrosis. His height and weight are below the 10th percentile on the growth chart. The ARNP treating Brian recommends a hospital admission for IV antibiotics and steroids. Q1. What assessment technique would be a priority in Brians physical assessment? Q2. Why would it be important to teach Joey and his family respiratory/cough etiquette?
