Pneumonia Flashcards
Pneumonia Risk Factors
Older Adults
ventilator
medication
immunocompromised
chronic lung disease
immobility
smoking
NG tube
Pneumonia Expected findings
fatigue
malaise
weakness
chest pain
confusion - hypoxia
fever
chills
flushed face
diaphoretic
SOB
tachypnea
green sputum
productive cough
crackles and wheezing low o2
rust colored sputum
hemoptysis
Pneumonia Lab Test
Sputum Culture
CBC
ABG
Blood Culture
Electrolytes
Pneumonia Diagnostic Procedures
CXR
Pulse OX
Pneumonia Medication
antibiotics
Pneumonia Nursing Care
High Positioning
cough/suction
breathing treatment
oxygen
mon skin integrity
incentive spirometer
nutrition and fluids
rest periods
Pneumonia Interprofessional Care
RT
Nutrition
Pneumonia Client Education
Continue meds as prescribed
Rest
hand hygiene
avoid crowded areas
treatment and recovery takes time
vaccinate for pneumonia and flu
discontinue tobacco
Pneumonia Complications
acute resp distress