how would you manage care for 60 yr old man with chronic lung disease.
I would manage care for 60 yr old man with chronic lung disease by taking his consent for the end of life care I.e the advance directive. Giving him medications timely, ensuring the supply of oxygen in case of breathing problems. Taking care of his diet, rest and sleep. Ensuring he does the required physical exercise. I will counsel his family to provide him the necessary emotional support.
how would you manage care for 60 yr old man with chronic lung disease.
how will you plan to ensure this 60 yr old man that has chronic lung disease needs are met safely within the scope of pactice.
A 50-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of chronic obstructive lung disease. On review of the chart, the nurse noted the patient is both hypoxic and has an elevated carbon dioxide level. When examining the patient, the nurse notes an increased respiratory effort and use of accessory muscles 1. Explain the difference between the central and peripheral chemoteceptor and relate this back to the patient and how they would present ??
A 50-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of chronic obstructive lung disease. On review of the chart, the nurse noted the patient is both hypoxic and has an elevated carbon dioxide level. When examining the patient, the nurse notes an increased respiratory effort and use of accessory muscles. 1. What is compliance, resistance, and residual volume as it relates to COPD. 2. In patients with chronic obstructive disease, there is a decreased surface area for diffusion....
A 50-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of chronic obstructive lung disease. On review of the chart, the nurse noted the patient is both hypoxic and has an elevated carbon dioxide level. When examining the patient, the nurse notes an increased respiratory effort and use of accessory muscles 1. What is compliance, resistance, and residual volume as it relates to COPD. 2. In patients with chronic obstructive disease, there is a decreased surface area for diffusion....
A 60-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoes a lung transplant. Immunohistochemical staining of his lung specimen reveals reduced expression of secretory component in the epithelial cells of his small airways. These findings indicate a likely impairment in which process in the lung of this patient before surgery? A. Leukocyte homing in response to infection B. Secretion of mucus C. Assembly of the membrane attack complex D. Formation of multimeric immunoglobulin molecules E. IgA passage through the mucosal epithelium
How can you manage/prevent chronic disease with diet and exercise?
A 72-year-old patient has a history of hypertension and chronic lung disease. An important question for the nurse to include in the health history would be: Group of answer choices : “At what age did you get your first tooth?” “Have you noticed any dryness in your mouth?” “Have you had tonsillitis in the last year?” “Do you use a fluoride supplement?”
A 55-year-old man with emphysema (a type of lung disease) who has smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day for 40 years is hospitalized for acute onset of cough with bloody sputum. After a few days of testing and treatment, the patient's nurse reads a physician's note on the chart: "I have told the patient that the etiologies of his presenting problem are: 1) exacerbation of his chronio emphysema and 2) the new diagnosis of lung cancer. The onset of...
Chapter 30 Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease John is 64 years old with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He caught a cold a week ago and presents to the clinic with green sputum and increased shortness of breath. He had a fever at the beginning of the cold, but does not have a fever today. Current medications are Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) and lisinopril. On examination, he is afebrile, with respiratory rate 18, heart rate 104, blood pressure 135/70 mm Hg,...
Case Study 22-1 ts A 62-year-old man with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (coPD) presen to the emergency department (ED) with a chief complaint of worsening shortness o (SOB) over a 2-day history; the SOB came on following a recent upper respiratory infect In the ED, his oxygen saturation is 86% on room air. He is complaining of severe dyspnea, only speaking in short sentences, and appears very fatigued. His vital signs are as follow s: RR: 28...