Respiratory Nursing Care Flashcards
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Clinical Manisfestations of COPD
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Decreased breath sounds, cyanosis, polycythemia, purse lip breathing, chest tightness, wheeze, cough
2
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Nursing Management of COPD
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Cease cigarette smoking, bronchodilators, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, O2 therapy, breathing exercises
3
Q
What is Chronic Bronchitis?
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Presence of cough and sputum production for at least 3 months over 2 consecutive years
4
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What is emphysema?
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Gaseous exchange impaired due to destruction over distended alveoli walls
5
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Goals of Care
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Improve ventilation Promote secretion removal Prevent complications & progression Promote comfort & participation in care Improve quality of life
6
Q
Pneumonia Clinical Manifestations
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Fever, chills, headache, pleural effusion
7
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TB Clinical Manifestations
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Loss of appetite, fatigue, night sweats, pain on breathing and coughing
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Resp Nursing Management
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Adequate hydration Chest physio Coughing techniques Resp assessment Colour and mental status IV anti's as prescribed
