NSE11 Chapter Notes - Chapter Week 1: Earlobe, Blood Gas Tension, Mucociliary Clearance
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Nse 22 week 1 notes oxegenation: discuss application of nursing process to patients with compromised oxygenation; The nursing assessment of a patient"s cardiopulmonary functioning includes an in-depth history of the patient"s normal and present cardiopulmonary function, past impairments in circulatory or respiratory functioning, and measures that the patient uses to optimize oxygenation. The history should include a review of drug, food, and other allergies, such as pet dander, mould, and environmental triggers. Physical examination of the patient"s cardiopulmonary status reveals the extent of existing signs and symptoms. A review of laboratory and diagnostic test results provides valuable data on respiratory and ventilatory parameters. The health history should focus on the patient"s ability to meet oxygen needs. The health history for cardiac function includes pain and characteristics of pain, dyspnea, fatigue, peripheral circulation, cardiac risk factors, and the presence of past or concurrent cardiac conditions.
