decrease in dyspnea with the head of the bed at 30 degrees. The other assessment data also…
Chronic bronchitis B. Bronchial Asthma * Recurrent and reversible shortness of breath * Occurs when the airways of the lungs become narrow as a result of: * Bronchospasms * Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa * Edema of the bronchial mucosa * Production of viscid mucus * Alveolar ducts/alveoli remain open, but airflow to them is obstructed * Symptoms * Wheezing * Difficulty breathing C. Asthma *…
2. Which of the following nursing interventions should be implemented to maintain a patent airway in a client on bed rest?…
Explain surgical procedure and expected outcome. Show pictures of before and after photos of cleft lip/palate.…
Rationale: The patient's assessment indicates that assisted coughing is needed to help remove secretions, which will improve PaCO2 and will also help to correct fatigue. If the patient is allowed to rest, the PaCO2 will increase. Humidification may help loosen secretions, but the weak cough effort will prevent the secretions from being cleared. The patient should be positioned with the good lung down to improve gas exchange.…
coughing is a technique to move mucus into larger airways to expectorate. The patient should…
The first priority is to perform a focused assessment to include the patient’s respiratory function, pain, mental status, and any medication the patient has taken. The patient’s airway and ability to breathe and maintain a patent airway becomes the first priority. By asking the patient the four questions of orientation the nurse can assess the patient’s mental status. The patient’s pain can also be assessed quickly by using a numerical value or the Wong-Baker Scale prior to the patient becoming unresponsive, as well as asking the patient for a brief history of her medical condition and any co-morbidities. For the patient’s airway and breathing, the patient should be placed on 15 liters of oxygen with a non-rebreather mask to allow for increased oxygenation and a pulse…
Furthermore, failure to follow a systematic assessment in the treatment of an acutely ill patient is also another contributing factor (Resuscitation Council UK 2006). There is however, the risk of this kind of approach being subjective as each individual may observe, feel or hear symptoms differently. Due to the word constraint, this assignment will concentrate on the breathing assessment aspect of Dominic’s condition and also the pathophysiology of COPD and the use of oxygen (O2) as treatment to alleviate his symptoms.…
* Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).…
b. Breathing- determines if breathing is adequate or inadequate (lung sounds, O2 sat). Asses breathing by looking listening and feeling for amount of air in/out (tidal volume, place hand on chest) and the rate of breathing. Look for any obvious signs such as JVD, apnea, nasal flaring, trachea tugging, outside the rate 8-24 adult and unequal movement. If adequate o2 therapy if not BVM. Assess, intervene, reassess.…
Inspection: Normal chest wall. Patient has spontaneous breathing with respiratory rate of ___cpm noted. Cough is noted.…
A 45- year- old female nonsmoker has had a cough for the last six months. With the patient placed under intravenous sedation, a bronchoscope was passed in the patient’s oral cavity. Primary structures of upper area visualized and found to be normal. The transbronchial area was examined. A biopsy sample was taken of the lobe. The patient had minimal blood loss. The bronchoscope was then removed, and the patient returned to the outpatient area in satisfactory condition.…
1. What is the best technique for the nurse to use to assess Josh's respirations accurately?…
Nose breathers till 6 weeks(?) NSG assessment , nose flaring, grunting, nasal flaring, anxiety (restlessness fidgety or listlessness), tachypnea, sweating, ABG, O2 sats.. interventions position increase head of bed, suction, O2, medication, do in that order. Care of tracheotomy. Know NC, blow by, mask, tent, et as far as O2 methods. `…
The first part of this work will be pertinent with the history taking process within a consultation; the second part will focus on assessment and physical examination. This essay aims to demonstrate comprehensive history taking and a structured approach to the consultation. A thorough assessment and examination of the respiratory system will follow, together with a rationale for examination skills used and a critical analysis of the clinical findings.…