2 DUE WEEK 3 Chronic Renal Acute Renal Failure Failure COPD Chronic Obstruc- CHF

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2 DUE WEEK 3 Chronic Renal Acute Renal Failure Failure COPD Chronic Obstruc- CHF Congestive HeartDVT Deep Vein These cards are to include a definition, common signs and modalities, nursing interventions and examples of applicable nursing diag You must also indicate the source of the information. (text/author with page number or treatment website A sample diagnosis card is on the back. These cards are to be completed and turned in to your clinical instructor for review These cards will be used by you with your weekly care plans for the rest of this semester and in future nursing courses. The more detailed the cards are, the better t will serve you when planning patient care. Cards can be hand written or printed. They must be on 5x8" inde cards or ½ sheet card stock. we want them to be durable to be reused throughout your time in the nursing program. > - *

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COPD:
Definition: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic inflammatory disease which causes airway obstruction.  
Signs and symptoms:
• Breathing difficulties like shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
• Cough
• Sputum production that is clear, white, yellow or greenish
• Wheezing
• Cyanosis of lips or fingernail beds
• Lethargy
• Weight loss
• Edema of legs
• Respiratory infections
Treatment:
• Smoking cessation
• Medications like bronchodilators, steroids, antibiotics , oxygen therapy, in severe cases- lung volume reduction surgery, lung transplant, bullectomy.
Nursing diagnosis:
• Impaired gas exchange
• Ineffective airway clearance
• Ineffective breathing pattern
• Self care deficit
• Activity intolerance
Nursing intervention:
• Teaching controlled coughing
• Teach inspiratory muscle training
• Teach diaphragmatic breathing
• Teach pursed lip breathing
• Manage daily activities to reduce energy expenditure
• Improve exercise tolerance
• Administer medication
• Monitor oxygen saturation levels
• Prevent infection
• Provide oxygen if needed

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