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Reactive Airway Disease Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Reactive Airway Disease (RAD) is a respiratory condition characterized by bronchial hyperresponsiveness and reversible airway obstruction. Reactive Airway Disease nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying and managing symptoms, preventing exacerbations, and improving patient outcomes. Causes (Related to) Various factors can trigger Reactive Airway Disease: Signs and Symptoms (As evidenced by) Subjective: (Patient reports) Objective: (Nurse assesses) … See Nursing Diagnoses

Pneumothorax Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

by Anna Curran. RN, BSN, PHN

Pneumothorax occurs when air enters the pleural space between the chest wall and lung, disrupting the negative pressure necessary for normal breathing. The severity of this condition can vary from a small, spontaneously resolving air pocket to a tension pneumothorax requiring immediate intervention. Types of Pneumothorax Spontaneous Pneumothorax Traumatic Pneumothorax Tension Pneumothorax Nursing Assessment Subjective … See Nursing Diagnoses

Dyspnea Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

by Anna Curran. RN, BSN, PHN

Dyspnea, or shortness of breath, is a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. This nursing diagnosis focuses on identifying causes, assessing symptoms, and implementing interventions to improve respiratory function and patient comfort. Causes (Related to) Dyspnea can result from various physiological and psychological factors: Signs and Symptoms … See Nursing Diagnoses

Pulmonary Embolism Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

by Anna Curran. RN, BSN, PHN

nursing diagnosis for pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in one or more pulmonary arteries, blocking blood flow to portions of the lung. If not identified and treated promptly, this blockage can lead to life-threatening complications. Most commonly, these clots originate from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs. Key Clinical Manifestations Common signs and symptoms … See Nursing Diagnoses

Lung Surfactants Nursing Considerations

by Anna Curran. RN, BSN, PHN

Lung surfactants are complex mixtures of lipids and proteins that reduce surface tension in the alveoli of the lungs. These vital substances are essential for normal breathing and are particularly crucial in treating respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Generic names: Beractant, Poractant alfa, Calfactant, Lucinactant Brand names: Survanta, Curosurf, Infasurf, Surfaxin Pharmacologic class: … See Nursing Diagnoses