Nursing Care Plan for Asthma
Also searched as: reactive airway disease
🎓 Educational example. Adapt to your patient and have your instructor review it. Not medical advice.
Chronic airway inflammation with reversible bronchospasm. Nursing care relieves acute bronchoconstriction and supports self-management.
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Assessment
- Subjective: wheeze, chest tightness, cough, dyspnea
- Objective: wheezing, prolonged expiration, low SpO₂, accessory muscle use, reduced peak flow
Nursing diagnoses
As evidenced by: wheeze, dyspnea, low peak flow
Goals / expected outcomes
- The patient will maintain SpO₂ within target and demonstrate correct inhaler technique.
Nursing interventions & rationale
| Intervention | Rationale |
|---|---|
| Give bronchodilators/steroids as ordered and reassess response. | Reverses bronchospasm and reduces inflammation. |
| Monitor respiratory status, SpO₂, and peak flow. | Tracks severity and treatment response. |
| Position upright and coach calm, controlled breathing. | Eases work of breathing and anxiety. |
| Teach trigger avoidance, inhaler technique, and an action plan. | Prevents future attacks. |
Evaluation
- SpO₂ and peak flow improve
- Correct inhaler technique
- Patient states triggers and action plan
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What is the nursing diagnosis for Asthma?
Common nursing diagnoses include: Ineffective breathing pattern related to bronchospasm and airway inflammation. Choose the one your patient's assessment data supports.
What are nursing interventions for Asthma?
Key interventions: Give bronchodilators/steroids as ordered and reassess response.; Monitor respiratory status, SpO₂, and peak flow.; Position upright and coach calm, controlled breathing. — each paired with a rationale.
Can I use this care plan for my assignment?
Use it as a study example and starting draft. Always adapt it to your specific patient and have it reviewed by your instructor. This is an educational tool, not medical advice.
Last reviewed 2026-07. Educational content based on standard nursing practice; not medical advice and not affiliated with NANDA-I/NIC/NOC. Always follow your institution's protocols and your instructor's guidance.