Assignment: Summary essay on an evidenced based nursing research article on Nursing Assessment of the Pulmonary System. Title of article: Research to Support Evidence-Based Practice in COPD Community Nursing I found this article to be very interesting. The article explained how nurses have a vast selection of resources to strengthen their understanding and use of research and evidence in their practice. It was noted that community nurses in particular may greatly benefit from finding
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pulmonary disorder (COPD) to explore the possible role of dendritic cells in smokers suffering COPD” (Yan-wei‚ Yong-jiang‚ & Xian-sheng‚ 2010). Dendritic cells (DCs) are inflammatory cells that are considered to be the promoter of immune responses; knowing this the researchers hypothesized that DCs may play an important role in the development of the disease. Subjects were broken into three groups based on an illness gradient: (control group‚ smokers without airflow obstruction‚ and COPD group as determined
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any of its parts (Crisp & Taylor 2009). The content of this topic will outline important issues that concern oxygen and respiratory disease. Respiratory disease is the term used for defining diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)‚ emphysema and asthma. Common signs and symptoms of respiratory disease are coughing‚ wheezing‚ dyspnoea and production of abnormal secretions like sputum and haemoptysis (Jenkins et al 2008). Respiratory disease accounted for 8.4% of the registered
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diet modification‚ strict intake and output measurements and respiratory therapy. The activity level of Corny should be very minimal at first and then gradually increase to a level that is acceptable for Corny. Chronic fatigue often accompanies COPD‚ especially in the acute phase. Corny will need assistance with activities of daily living such as eating‚ bathing‚ grooming and ambulation. Corny should be allowed time to finish activities and be encouraged to not rush himself. This would cause
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Level I I. Introduction Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is among the leading causes of death worldwide‚ along with lower respiratory tract infections‚ tuberculosis and lung cancer (Global Burden of Diseases [GBD]‚ 2004). In 2004‚ World Health Organization estimated that there are 64 million people with COPD (World Health Organization‚ 2011). In the Philippines‚ the Department of Health (DOH) considers COPD as one of the country ’s major health problems. It is seventh among the
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and depression are prevalent in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are known to worsen patient-centered outcomes and quality of life. Evidence supports the use of pulmonary rehabilitation to effectively manage psychological morbidities in COPD. This review examines whether pulmonary rehabilitation has a positive effect on depression and anxiety in COPD patients. In recent findings‚ evidence has shown that pulmonary rehabilitation‚ which includes exercise
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cigarettes a day for the last 45 years. He denies fever or chest pain except with coughing. He has been using his albuterol inhaler at least 6 times a day. His past medical history includes hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His lung sounds are coarse to auscultation throughout‚ and there are audible wheezes. The patient coughs with deep inspiration‚ and there is mild retracting noted. His blood pressure is 126/80 mmHg‚ his respiratory rate is 20 per minute‚ and his
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no effective treatment for this disease. Therefore‚ scientists are searching for potential causes of cognitive impairment that can be changed or managed to help improve the outcomes of the disease. Meanwhile‚ Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) causes a person to have difficulty in breathing but it can be treated. In recent years‚
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Steven Gard Case Study 3 7/18/2012 s2444532 R.S. has smoked for many years and has developed chronic bronchitis‚ a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH = 7.32‚ PaCO2 = 60 mm Hg‚ PaO2 = 50 mm Hg‚ HCO3- = 30 mEq/L. His hematocrit is 52% with normal red cell indices. He is using an inhaled ß2 agonist and theophylline to manage his respiratory disease
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Tanya Hicks Anatomy & Physiology Respiratory Assignment. ! 1.) The control center inside of the brain is called the medulla oblongata. Our breathing is controlled by the level of carbon dioxide that we have in our blood. The pons sends out a signal from the medulla to the diaphragm to activate. The diaphragm is also sent a a signal from the phoenic nerve‚ that comes from the cervical plexus in the spinal cord. This makes the diaphragm contract and flatten and increases the space inside of the thoracic
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