This discussion post will critically reflect on the care of Mrs Smith‚ a patient who had been admitted to an acute respiratory ward due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ways in which the nurse can facilitate patient self management will be explored initially; following this‚ barriers to the promotion of patient self management will be considered. Including Evidence strongly suggests that empowering patients to self manage their long term health conditions is associated
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q4h CPT q4h Postural Drainage of RLL Monitor closely for respiratory failure Response 2: Recommend Intubation with mechanical ventilation Order ABG in 30 minutes Continue Albuterol q4h – Add Mucomyst q4h CPT q4h Patient has severe case of COPD with air trapping. Patient was diagnosed previous to this admission with Chronic Emphysema. Patient also suffers from pneumonia. I placed patient on nasal cannula to correct low oxygen level. The patient was given a bronchodilator and CPT q4h to move
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multidimensional symptom containing a cognitive (tiredness) and Physical (weakness) element or the patient may describe it as just having a lack of energy. It has a negative impact on quality of life. If a patient complains of tiredness in end stage COPD; one just has to discern if this is cognitive‚ leading to listlessness‚ low mood‚ loss of concentration and sleep disturbance or a physical weakness affecting ADL’s. The professional team starts with impeccable assessment including history‚ examination
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UNIVERSITY OF TEESSIDE SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies‚ Adult The Role of the Nurse in Improving Health and Wellbeing (CCH1037-N-BJ1-2012) Community Profile Megan McCallion J9238068 Word Count: 3‚704 Thursday 24th January 2013 Contents page Chapter One- Introduction........................................................................Page 3-4 Chapter Two – The Health Improvement Issue......................................Page 5-8 Chapter Three – Service
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Blankenship 1 Kayleena Blankenship Mrs. Smith 11 English AP 11 January 2011 Respiratory Diseases: Infections Invading the Lungs The average human takes breathing for granted. One might think that breathing is just an involuntary movement‚ but for the millions of people who suffer from respiratory illnesses‚ each and every breath is a major accomplishment to another day of daily life. The respiratory system not only oxygenates the blood for the body‚ but also filters out wastes‚ infections
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Parkinson’s Disease A neurological condition that causes tremors and stiffness‚ Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed in 60‚000 Americans each year. The majority of those diagnosed are over the age of 60. Scientists have identified seven genes that are responsible for causing some form of Parkinson’s disease. While the disease is chronic and typically worsens over time‚ medications‚ exercise and a healthy diet can minimize symptoms and help your loved one to manage their symptoms. Alzheimer’s Disease
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D2 You could include examples of what happens when homeostatic mechanisms do not function efficiently and the resulting symptoms. E.g. Irregular heartbeat or inability to control blood sugars. Irregular heartbeat. I will be firstly talking about an irregular heartbeat. An irregular heartbeat is an arrhythmia also called dysrhythmia. Heart rates can also be irregular. A normal heart rate is 50 to 100 beats per minute. Arrhythmias and abnormal heart rates don’t necessarily occur together. Arrhythmias
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Information paper for health professionals Inhaler technique in adults with asthma or COPD Incorrect technique when taking inhaled medications frequently prevents patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from receiving the maximal benefit from their medications. Recent studies confirm that: • regardless of the type of inhaler device prescribed‚ patients are unlikely to use inhalers correctly unless they receive clear instruction‚ including a physical demonstration
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over the country but in Iowa there are meetings in Fort Dodge‚ Ida Grove‚ Des Moines‚ and Urbandale along with an online support community available as well. The Breathers Club would be a good resource for Mr. P to learn better ways to cope with his COPD while sharing situations and strategies that help his breathing with people that have the same condition. Better Breathers Club can assist in finding tools and resources to help people live out the best quality of life for oneself. A couple examples
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long-term lung disease that results in the destruction of the alveolar walls. Many individuals have both bronchitis‚ which involves a long term couch with mucus‚ and emphysema. This condition is often referred to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. People with this disease do not get enough oxygen and suffer buildup of carbon dioxide in their blood. In normal breathing‚ air is drawn in through the bronchi and into the alveoli‚ which are tiny sacs surrounded by capillaries. Alveoli absorb oxygen
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