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Respiratory Nursing Care Plans & Nursing Diagnosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that involves the obstruction of airflow due to an inflammation of the lungs. COPD further branches into three specific lung conditions: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and refractory asthma. Emphysema occurs when the air sacs in the lungs called alveoli become damaged, causing them to have destroyed … Read more
An unusual increase in the fluid in the pleural space will result to a condition called pleural effusion. Pleural effusion, if left untreated, will hinder with normal respiration and thus, could be life threatening. Some of the signs and symptoms seen in these patients include: shortness of breath, chest pain or chest tightness, dry cough, … Read more
Aspiration occurs when liquids, foods, or objects are swallowed, but enters the airways and into the lungs. It is often described by patients as swallowing something that has “gone the wrong way”, since the food or liquid goes into the respiratory tract, rather than the digestive system. The inhalation of food or liquid can lead … Read more
Respiratory syncytial virus RSV infection is one of the most common viral infections affecting children. It is caused by the virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. RSV typically causes mild cold-like symptoms, but it can also cause lower respiratory tract infections. RSV infection is widespread, affecting about 90% of children below 2 years of age. … Read more
A chest tube is also known as a chest drain tube or a chest drainage tube. A chest tube thoracostomy is the insertion of a chest tube that aims to drain blood, air, or fluid from the heart and lungs. Thoracostomy is typically an emergency procedure, but it may also be beneficial if the patient … Read more