COPD

Question 1

Signs and Symptoms

Answer 1

Chronic cough
Fatigue
Sputum
Dizziness

Question 2

Aetiology

Answer 2

smoking
Pollutants
dust and chemicals

Question 3

Nursing Diagnoses

Answer 3

• ineffective breathing pattern r/t secretion and SOB
• Impaired gas exchange r/t chronic inhalation of toxins
• Ineffective airway clearance r/t to bronchoconstriction

Question 4

Assessment

Answer 4

PCA, Circulation (CWSM), Smoking assessment

Question 5

Interventions

Answer 5

Encourage fluids to moisten secretions
Educate breathing techniques
Admin O2 as prescribed

Question 6

Rational for
Encourage fluids
Educate breathing techniques
Admin O2 as prescribed

Answer 6

Fluids thin secrections and reduce dehydration
Maximise air entry
Admin O2 to reverse hypoxemia