University:
Rasmussen University
Course:
NUR2571PN2 | Professional Nursing 2
Academic year:

2023
Views:

70

Pages:

1
Author:

Maddox Griffith

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Pleural Effusion DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Pleural Effusion REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem result of chronic heart failure because the heart cannot pump fluid away from the lungs, fluid adds stress to dysfunctioning heart Health Promotion and Disease Prevention immunization against pneumococcal pneumonia ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors -heart failure -bacterial pneumonia -Pre-existing lung damage or disease. -Chronic smokers. -Neoplasia (e.g. lung cancer patients) -Alcohol abuse. -Liver cirrhosis. Expected Findings -dry non-productive cough -dyspnea -muffled breath sounds -chest pain Laboratory Tests Thoracentesis Pleural Fluid analysis Diagnostic Procedures chest x-ray CT Scan Ultrasound of the chest PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care Identify and treat the underlying cause, Monitor breath sounds, Place the client in a high Fowler's position. Encourage coughing and deep breathing. Therapeutic Procedures -thorocentesis -pleural sclerosis -do not smoke -drink liquids as directed and rest as needed -deep breathing and coughing will decrease your risk for a lung infection -use pressure to decrease pain. Complications Medications -antibiotics -diuretics Client Education -avoid physical activity -avoid smoking and drinking -remember to deep breath and cough -manage pain Interprofessional Care -respiratory therapy -lung scarring, -pneumothorax (collapse of the lung) as a complication of thoracentesis, -empyema (a collection of pus within the pleural space), and -sepsis (blood infection) sometimes leading to death.-

Professional Nursing Pleural Effusion Case

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