The journal looks at the views of patients and their carer’s experiences with living the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ its causes‚ how they manage with the symptoms‚ its progression and what role they adopt in maximising their health potential. Through-out the journal there is a clear emphasise on smoking being the main cause of COPD‚ however there is no mention of its significance in the journal title. Carnwell (1997) clearly states that the title should accurately
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Clogged with mucus‚ the lungs are then vulnerable to viral and bacterial infections‚ which over time distort and permanently damage the lungs’ airways. This permanent condition is called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Your doctor can perform a breathing test‚ called spirometry‚ to see if you have developed COPD. WebMD has many resources to help you to successfully quit smoking. Chronic
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Chapter 29: Nursing Management: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse teaches a patient with chronic bronchitis about a new prescription for Advair Diskus (combined fluticasone and salmeterol). Which action by the patient would indicate to the nurse that teaching about medication administration has been successful? a. The patient shakes the device before use. b. The patient attaches a spacer to the Diskus. c. The patient rapidly inhales the medication. d. The patient
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frequent cough and expulsion of phlegm indicate this first stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Effects on the Lungs The alveoli of the lungs suffer from cigarette smoking‚ eventually breaking down and losing their effectiveness in transferring oxygen to the blood. This second stage of COPD‚ emphysema‚ is characterized by shortness of breath and difficulty exhaling‚ the ALA notes. COPD
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Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is an irreversible debilitating disease of the airway that is currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and is rising. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is treatable but currently there is no known cure and it is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. COPD causes reduction in airflow during the ventilation cycle due to the loss of air way elasticity‚ narrowing
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loneliness are scientifically identified through a qualitative research study. My client had COPD‚ which was largely affecting his independence and ability to perform activities of daily living. O.D.’s dyspnea prevented
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The prescribing pyramid (National Prescribing Centre‚ 1999) is a stepwise approach that has involves seven stages (1-7)‚ and each stage should be considered carefully before climbing to the next: Consider the patient. Which strategy should be used? Consider a choice of product Negotiate a contract Review the patient Record keeping Reflection With regard the oral thrush infection‚ the patient had a full history taken and clinical examination. A holistic viewpoint that took into account the
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Oxygen is of life-saving importance in the treatment of COPD. Lung function impairment is poorly reversible; therefore‚ treatment strategies must be aimed at stabilizing the disease progression (Simmons & Simmons‚ 2004). In advanced COPD‚ like the patient at Fairview Southdale‚ hypoxemic and/or hypercapnic respiratory failure may develop and may be treated with long-term oxygen therapy (Simmons
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NU 545 Unit 2 Study Guide 1. Review the anatomy of the brain. Which portion is responsible for keeping you awake‚ controlling thought‚ speech‚ emotions and behavior‚ maintaining balance and posture? 2. Know the function of the arachnoid villi. 3. Where is the primary defect in Parkinsons disease and Huntingtons? 4. What is the function of the CSF? Where is it produced? Where is it absorbed? 5. Review blood flow to the brain. 6. What is the gate control theory of pain? 7. Know the type
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Melinda ENC 1101 4/September/2011 Freedom from smoking Smoking cigarettes was one of the worst if not the worst habit I ever had I am finally free from smoking. I started smoking cigarettes at the very young age of fifteen. I did it because everybody else was doing it. I thought it was the cool thing to do. I was a kid who just wanted to fit in. I remember how that first cigarette tasted. It was a menthol cigarette and it was
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