University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 120 | Med Surge 1
Academic year:

2022
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385

Pages:

1
Author:

Skyla Potter

Nursing Concept Map Name of Disease- Pneumonia Risks for Developing Pathophysiology = RT An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus causing cough, phlegm, pus, fever and chills (Mayoclinc.com). Lung Abscess Nursing Diagnosis Pleural Effusion Risk for Infection Ineffective Airway Clearance Bacteremia Impaired Gas Exchange Respiratory failure Acute Pain Deficient Fluid Volume Disease Process Diagnostics Medications Mucolytics Expectorants Signs & Symptoms = AEB Sputum CBC Chest X-Ray Antibiotics Oxygen Therapy Analgesics Bronchodilators Fever/Chills SOB Sputum Test Pulse Oximetry Hypoxemia Observe sputum color Cough Keep HOB elevated Dyspnea Bacteremia Nursing Intervention Assess rate/rhythm/depth of respirations Education Teach importance of good hygiene Smoking cessation Vaccine education Importance of healthy diet Importance of regular physical activities Maintain adequate hydration Administer medications as prescribed Oxygen therapy Use of humidifier