NUR 2462C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 3: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Bronchial Hyperresponsiveness
10 Feb 2020
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Obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by increased resistance to airflow as a result of airway obstruction or airway narrowing. Asthma lung disease that causes inflammation with variable episodes of airflow obstruction; reversible. Copd obstructive pulmonary disease with progressive limitation in the airflow that is not fully reversible. Cystic fibrosis genetic disorder; produces airway obstruction because of changes in exocrine glandular secretions, resulting in increased mucus production. Inhalers: patient teaching related to drug therapy, nonprescription combination drugs. Nursing management: asthma: nursing assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, nursing implementation, health promotion, acute care, ambulatory care. If values of o2 saturation are less than 88% or lower when at rest and the patient is breathing room air. Qualifies for supplemental o2: classification of copd, diagnosis of copd fev/fvc ratio is less than 70% Interprofessional care: stable copd: smoking cessation, drug therapy. Interprofessional care: other copd treatments: oxygen therapy, methods of administration, humidification and nebulization.
