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Y OF COPD
(WITH SPECIFIC ASSESSMENT FOCUS & MANAGEMENT)
Bhon Lhester B. Valendez
DEFINITION OF TERMS.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (NARRATIVE)
Panlobular
Centrilobular
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
Caused by Irritants.
smoking.
- most important risk factor.
- triggers production of excessive protease.
- Passive smoking
- active smoking
- exposure to occupational dusts
- chemicals, indoor air pollution,
- and outdoor air pollution.
COMPLICATIONS
Cor Pulmonale
Cardiac dysrhythmias.
Chronic
Bronchitis
Chronic
Bronchitis
Pulmonary
Emphysema
COPD
COPD
Airway
Problem
Alveolar
Problem
CLINICAL MANIFESTATION
Appearance:
Slow moving
Slightly stooped.
Crackles
Cyanosis
Hypoxemia
Hypercarbia.
Polycythemia
MANAGEMENT:
Non-surgical:
Airway maintenance:
* clients head, neck, and chest align.
* liquify secretions and clear the airway.
O2 therapy:
* 2-4 LPM via nasal cannula.
Drug therapy:
* Mucolytic
* Bronchodilators
* Corticosteroids.
Surgical:
Pursed-lips breathing.
Positioning.
* upright position w/ bed of head elevated.
Coughing technique.
Suctioning.
Hydration.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
OF DIABETES
DEFINITION OF TERMS
3 Ps
- Polyuria (increased urination)
- polydipsia (increased thirst)
- polyphagia (increased appetite).
fatigu
weakness,
dry skin,
recurrent infections.
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC
FINDINGS
Nutritional management
Exercise
Monitoring
Pharmacologic therapy
Education
COMPLICATIONS
Hyperglycemia
Acidosis