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In this assignment, you will be exploring actual and potential health problems in the childhood years using a functional health assessment and Erickson’s Stages of Child Development. To complete this assignment, do the following:

1. Using the textbook, complete the “Children’s Functional Health Pattern Assessment.” Follow the instructions in the resource for completing the assignment.
2. Cite and reference any outside sources used in your answers. Include in your assessment a thorough discussion of Erickson’s Stages of Child Development as it pertains to the development age of the child.

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I need a response for the following peers

Peer 1. 

An allergy happens when the body’s immune system responds to a different substance, known as an allergen. Maybe it’s one thing you consume, inhale in the lungs of yours, inject into the body of yours, and contact. Those of the typical cold: eye tearing, postnasal drip, nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchy throat are resembled by signs of allergic rhinitis. Along with intense symptoms, possible complications of allergic rhinitis include loss of smell or taste, sinusitis, persistent cough, hoarseness as well as middle ear infections in kids, asthma attacks as well as death. A number of individuals experience symptoms of allergic rhinitis just during certain times during the entire year, when pollen levels are at levels that are high in the ecosystem. These times are usually on autumn and spring when plants and trees are blooming, therefore the title of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Certainly, the flowering season switches with the geographical location along with every species of plant. While in the season, these people might need symptom relief for just a couple of weeks. Some other individuals, nonetheless, are impacted by allergic rhinitis during the entire season since they’re continually exposed to inner allergens including dust mites, pet dander or perhaps. This particular variation is known as perennial allergic rhinitis. These people might need constant pharmacotherapy (Seidman et al., 2015). It’s usually not clear if an individual is having seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Individuals with seasonal allergies might additionally be vulnerable to several of the perennial allergens. It’s additionally widespread for just one allergen to sensify the individual with someone else. For instance, throughout organic season, an individual can become hypersensitive to various other allergens, like mold spores or maybe pet dander. The body ‘s symptoms and response of allergic rhinitis will be the exact same, nonetheless, no matter certain allergens. Allergy assessments are able to help identify particular allergens which trigger symptoms. 

2. For allergic individuals, the most effective care is avoiding unpleasant allergens altogether (i.e. prevention). This might be possible in case the allergen is a certain meal, like peanuts, which could be cut off from the diet plan, although not if the air is laden with allergens including weed pollen. Although not one is actually hundred % effective, perhaps home air cleaners, conditioners, humidifiers, and filters supply totally different amounts of relief. Over-The-Counter medications or several prescription also provide help (Braido et al., 2014). Antihistamines. The consequences of histamine, the chemical which generates eye water and itching on the noses as well as causes sneezing throughout allergic reactions are contradicted by these medicines. Although young medicines don’t result in such an issue, sleepiness was a difficulty with the very first generation of antihistamines. Nasal steroids. These anti inflammatory sprays help reduce mucus, swelling, and inflammation production. They work nicely in conjunction with antihistamines and, at doses that are low for brief time periods, are quite totally free of unwanted side effects. Sodium chromolyn. A nasal spray, sodium chromolyn is able to help prevent hay fever, maybe by obstructing the release of histamine along with various other chemical substances which produce symptoms. It’s several unwanted side effects. Decongestants. Obtainable in capsule and squirt form, fine decongestant nasal secretions allowing it to lower swelling and discomfort in the sinuses. Meant for short term use, they’re generally used in conjunction with antihistamines. Extended use of aerosol decongestants are able to worsen symptoms, while decongestant capsules don’t have this particular issue. Combined medications. An antihistamine with a decongestant is combined by some allergy medicines. Examples include loratadine pseudoephedrine (Claritin D) and fexofenadine pseudoephedrine (Allegra D). Immunotherapy. Immunotherapy (allergic injections) is able to provide help for individuals that don’t find help with antihistamines or maybe nasal steroids. You will find 2 common kinds of immunotherapy, sublingual and allergic immunotherapy Alters the body ‘s immune reaction to allergens, therefore helping reduce allergy symptoms. Present immunotherapy therapies are restricted because of potential side effects. 

3- Interact with the allergist to produce techniques to stay away from the triggers of theirs: Monitor pollen as well as mold count; Weather reports in papers as well as television and radio usually incorporate the info throughout allergy stations; keep windows as well as doors closed at home and in the car of yours during allergy season; washing hands frequently with soap and soap; stay away from close communication with those things and anyone cold you’re sensitive to, like pollen, low cost, dust mites, etc. In order to stay away from pollen, recognize which pollens you’re hypersensitive to, after which examine the pollen count. In summer and spring, throughout the pollen season of grass and trees, levels are more at night. For early autumn and late summer, throughout grass pollen season, levels are much higher in the early morning. Bathing, changing and washing garments after working and playing outdoors and also using a 95 rated NIOSH filtration mask when cutting the grass or performing other outside responsibilities and also taking the proper medicine in advance. 

Peer 2 

Allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. A chronic disease lasts a long time or occurs often. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. The substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. When someone has allergies, their immune system makes an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies respond to allergens (Dylan, 2016). The symptoms that result are an allergic reaction. 

           Some of the most commonly used pharmacogenomic drugs are nasal sprays that relieve sinus-related symptoms, there are medications that can help reduce your body’s reaction to allergens. These drugs, both OTC and prescription, can be taken as liquids or pills.  Common allergy medicines include antihistamines (Lindgren, Stroh & Jakobsson, 2015).  Antihistamines work by blocking the effects of histamine (a chemical in the body that can cause allergy symptoms). They’re sometimes combined with other types of drugs.  Examples of antihistamines include Allegra (fexofenadine),     Azelastine (Astelin, Astepro).  In general, studies of the new generation of drugs show a weaker sedative effect when compared with the first-generation drugs. However, the second-generation drugs, often called nonsedating antihistamines, can also induce sedation. 

           Patient education should include how to identify possible triggers, how to use the medication, how to use a nasal spray, discussing side effects of commonly prescribed drugs, how allergy medication affects children, and how to use antihistamines. 

Response using APA 6th format. All posts must be supported by peer-reviewed 

articles no older than 5 years of publication.

Below are  the original questions if you needed. 

A 35-year-old comes to the clinic. He states, “It’s getting close to allergy season and I need something to keep me from getting sick. Last year the doc gave me a shot, a spray, some pills, and an inhaler. They worked really  well but I don’t remember what they were. Can I have those things again? I just can’t afford to miss work.”

Please answer the following questions in a narrative format: 

1. Discuss the epidemiology of allergies.
2. What are your treatment options (consider pharmacoeconomic)? Compare first and second-generation antihistamines.
3. What education will you provide to the patient?

Read Chapter 4

1-which of the following behaviors may be (1) ethical but illegal, (2) legal but unethical, (3) illegal and unethical, and (4) legal and ethical.

A. Working in a clinic that performs abortions

b. Respecting the wishes of a client suffering from ALS that he be permitted to die with dignity and not placed on “breathing machines”

c. Respecting the health surrogate’s wishes regarding termination of life support of her friend

d. Observing a coworker take out two tablets of oxycodone as ordered for pain management for his patient but keeping one for himself, administering only one tablet to the patient.

2-differentiate among the following: deontological theories, utilitarianism, and principlism.

3-what do you think about health-care professionals disclosing information to clients about a poor prognosis, even though the information may cause severe distress.

4-What do they think about health-care professionals disclosing information to clients against family wishes?

5. You see a colleague use another nurse’s password to access the medication administration system and take out a narcotic. What would you do?

6.Your colleague’s child fell and was brought to the emergency department. She comes back up to the unit and tells you that they cleaned and debrided the wound, and she needs to change the dressings twice a day using a wet to dry method. You see her go into the supply system and remove the dressings and saline using a patient’s identification number. What would you do?

7. You are caring for a patient who has a terminal disease. He asks you if he is dying. Would you tell him? If yes, how? If no, what might you say? .

8-You are administering hydromorphone to a patient. The patient asks you what you are administering. Would you tell the patient about the medication?

Step 1: Read the following quote by Hubert H. Humphrey, United States politician (1911-1978).

“It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats those who are in the dawn of life, the children; those who are in the twilight of life, the elderly; and those who are in the shadows of life, the sick, the needy, and the handicapped.”

Step 2: Post a response to the discussion board by addressing the following questions:

1. Do you agree or disagree with the Humphrey statement? Why or why not?
2. State your reasons based on your knowledge of the health care system, current research, observations in the clinical area, and personal experience.
3. Justify your responses with appropriate resources.