Juanita is a 10-year-old Hispanic child with severe persistent asthma. She has had multiple Emergency Department admissions for asthma exacerbations. Juanita lives in low income housing in the inner city along with her mother, grandmother, and an older sibling. 

Initial Discussion Post:

• How will Juanita’s cultural and socioeconomic factors influence the development of an asthma education plan?
• What interventions should the RN implement to empower Juanita to manage her asthma