Nursing Care Plans: Nursing Diagnosis and Intervention by Gulanick Meg & Myers Judith L

Author:Gulanick, Meg & Myers, Judith L. [Gulanick, Meg]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780323113564
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Published: 2013-02-05T00:00:00+00:00

Ineffective Breathing Pattern

Deficient Fluid Volume

Decreased Cardiac Output

Acute Pain

Anxiety

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Respiratory failure, acute, p. 490

Impaired gas exchange, p. 82

Risk for infection, p. 106

Thoracotomy, p. 496

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Bronchitis; Emphysema

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, that cause a reduction in expiratory outflow. It is usually a slow, progressive, debilitating disease, affecting those with a history of heavy tobacco abuse and prolonged exposure to respiratory system irritants such as air pollution, noxious gases, and repeated upper respiratory tract infections. It is also regarded as the most common cause of alveolar hypoventilation with associated hypoxemia, chronic hypercapnia, and compensated acidosis. This care plan focuses on exacerbation of COPD in the acute care setting and chronic care in the ambulatory setting or chronic care facility.

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