NANDA‚ there are five possible categories for a nursing diagnosis: an actual problem‚ possible problem‚ risk‚ syndrome or wellness. Cystic fibrosis causes lung damages from thickened secretions. A risk-related nursing diagnosis for cystic fibrosis would describe interventions that address complications from the disease. For example‚ recurrent lung infections are a symptom of cystic fibrosis‚ so "Risk for infection related to chronic pulmonary disease" would be a typical diagnosis. Purpose The purpose
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national cost of childhood asthma was upwards of $20 billion annually (National Heart‚ Lung‚ and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Morbidity & Mortality: 2009). The statistics within an inner-city population‚ specifically in New York City (NYC) are even grimmer. Lifetime
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to pump the blood irregularly. This occurrence can lead to death because abnormal amounts of blood will be pumped. Since carbon monoxide is inhaled‚ it passes through the lungs before it reaches the blood. This means that it causes lung problems as well. Through its absorption though the lungs‚ carbon monoxide can cause lung cancer. This happens when
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dependent/teaching/collaboration Rationale Answers why‚ how‚ what your interventions will help solve‚ prevent‚ Or lesson the stated problem specific to each patient. Evaluation Evaluate the patient outcome‚ NOT the intervention 1. Pt’s lung sounds will be clear to auscultation as assessed q4h. 1. Ind: Auscultate lung sounds q4h 1. This patient has COPD‚ with a 50 pack year smoking history. She no longer smokes‚ but the effects of COPD are still present. Cigarette smoking has an irritating effect on the cells causing hyperplasia
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describe the breathing process to a patient? I will explain to the patient the process of breathing. When a person breathe in‚ or inhale‚ the diaphragm tightens and move downward. This process help to increase the space in our chest cavity and our lungs expand. Then the intercostal muscle that is located between our ribs helps to enlarge our chest cavity‚ they tighten to pull the rib cage both upward and outward when we inhale. Why does your nose run when you cry? Crying‚ tears
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inhaling and exhaling. According to the World Health Organization (2010)‚ this condition is due to inflammation of the air passages in the lungs and affects the sensitivity of the nerve endings in the airways so they become easily irritated. In an attack‚ the lining of the passages swells causing the airways to narrow and reducing the flow of air in and out of the lungs. Barnes (1995) defines asthma as a "syndrome characterized by airflow obstruction that varies markedly‚ both spontaneously and with treatment"
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wall from infection. Bronchodilator: This drug causes dilation‚ or enlargement‚ of the opening of a bronchus to improve ventilation to the lungs. An example is albuterol‚ delivered via an inhaler. Bronchopleural: A bronchopleural fistula is an abnormal connection between the bronchial tube and the pleural cavity (space). Occurring as a result of lung disease or surgical complication‚ this can cause an air leak into the pleural space. bronchiol/o bronchiole‚ small bronchus Bronchiolitis:
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corrected my breathing. There are many issues with the respiratory system that can be easily correct as changing the breathing patters of a runner. Hypoxemia is a condition that is caused by any minor respiratory conditions that makes it hard for the lungs to absorb oxygen. For the short term hypoxemia can cause some adverse side effects that without treatment can become hypoxia which will cause other adverse issues to the body and will need medical attention. The conditions that cause hypoxemia can
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Clinical assessment and causes Haemoptysis is a common and non-specific feature of many lung diseases. It can be a sign of significant underlying lung disease. In up to one-third of cases‚ no cause will be found. An early assessment of the likely underlying cause needs to be made and investigated accordingly. Diagnostic approach to haemoptysis Small volume haemoptysis is a commonly encountered problem in the out-patient department. It can be safely and efficiently investigated as an out-patient
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disease of the secretory glands (National Blood‚ Heart and Lung Institute‚ 2013). Affecting about 30‚000 people‚ it is an autosomal recessive disorder due to mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene (National Blood‚ Heart and Lung Institute‚ 2013). Usually diagnosed at a young age‚ CF causes the mucus‚ sweat and digestive fluids to become thick and sticky (Mayo Clinic) resulting in ducts‚ passageways‚ and tubes in the lungs and pancreas becoming plugged‚ causing respiratory‚ digestive
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