the fault in the lungs: A case study on CAP 3
THE FAULT IN THE LUNGS: A CASE STUDY ON
COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA III
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A Related Learning Experience Research Work
Presented to Ms. Josefina S. Balote, RN,MN
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In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in BSN 3
Related Learning Experience (RLE)
By
Nikka Vanessa Maghuyop
Hosanna Gabrielle Abella
Monna Llee Dimaranan
Jefte James Salubre
Karyl Saavedra
June 2014
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them. Despite all the hardships encountered on making this case presentation, we are thankful that we were able to make it through.
We are highly indebted to our clinical instructor Ms. Josefina S. Balote, RN, MN for her guidance and constant supervision as well as for her support in completing our case.
We would also like to express our gratitude towards our parents and the staff of Bishop Joseph Regan Memorial Hospital for their kind co-operation and encouragement which helped us in completion of this case.
Our thanks and appreciations also go to our colleagues in developing the case and people who have willingly helped us out with their abilities. But above all we would like to give our greatest appreciation to our Almighty Father for guiding and protecting us always on our journey of making this case study.
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Community-acquired Pneumonia occurs either in the community setting or within the first 24 hours after hospitalization or institutionalization. The need for hospitalization for CAP depends on the severity of the pneumonia. The causative agents for CAP that requires hospitalization are the most frequently S.
COMMUNITY ACQUIRED PNEUMONIA III
---------------------
A Related Learning Experience Research Work
Presented to Ms. Josefina S. Balote, RN,MN
---------------------
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements in BSN 3
Related Learning Experience (RLE)
By
Nikka Vanessa Maghuyop
Hosanna Gabrielle Abella
Monna Llee Dimaranan
Jefte James Salubre
Karyl Saavedra
June 2014
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We have taken efforts in this project. However, it would not have been possible without the kind support and help of many individuals. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of them. Despite all the hardships encountered on making this case presentation, we are thankful that we were able to make it through.
We are highly indebted to our clinical instructor Ms. Josefina S. Balote, RN, MN for her guidance and constant supervision as well as for her support in completing our case.
We would also like to express our gratitude towards our parents and the staff of Bishop Joseph Regan Memorial Hospital for their kind co-operation and encouragement which helped us in completion of this case.
Our thanks and appreciations also go to our colleagues in developing the case and people who have willingly helped us out with their abilities. But above all we would like to give our greatest appreciation to our Almighty Father for guiding and protecting us always on our journey of making this case study.
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Community-acquired Pneumonia occurs either in the community setting or within the first 24 hours after hospitalization or institutionalization. The need for hospitalization for CAP depends on the severity of the pneumonia. The causative agents for CAP that requires hospitalization are the most frequently S.
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