COPD management Nursing Mnemonic (COPD)
COPD C-Cigarette smoking cessation, corticoseteriods O-Oxygen if hypoxic P-PFTs + Pneumococcal vaccine, (flu vaccine if not given for that year) + Pulmonary Rehabilitation D-Dilators Description The therapeutic management for a patient with COPD
Causes of Dyspnea Nursing Mnemonic (The 6 P’s)
The 6 P’s P-Pulmonary Bronchial Constriction P-Possible Foreign Body P-Pulmonary Embolus (PE) P-Pneumothorax P-Pump Failure P-Pneumonia P-Pneumothorax Description These are six major causes for dyspnea. Pulmonary bronchial constriction prevents the passage of air into the lungs which contributes to dyspnea. (Possible) foreign bodies can become trapped or logged within the trachea restricting air flow. Pulmonary […]
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Lesson Objective for COPD Nursing Care Plan: Upon completion of this nursing care plan for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), nursing students will be able to: Understand COPD Pathophysiology: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology of COPD, including the mechanisms of airflow limitation, chronic inflammation, and the impact on respiratory function. Implement Respiratory Interventions: […]
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Labs
Overview COPD Labs to consider for disease process Lab purposes Special Considerations Nursing Points General Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Labs to consider for disease process Pulse Oximetry ABG CBG (Capillary Blood Glucose) Cultures Comprehensive/Basic metabolic panel CBC Lab purposes Arterial Blood Gas Monitor for CO2 CBG Bedside glucose monitoring Steroid use contributes to insulin […]
Nursing Care and Pathophysiology of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Overview Chronic obstruction of airflow due to emphysema and chronic bronchitis Pathophysiology: COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and asthma. In a healthy individual air sacs are elastic and expand as the person inhales. When the healthy individual exhales the air sacs will then deflate. In COPD the air […]
Disease Specific Medications
Overview of 10 most common diseases and their medications. Sepsis Treat rapid drop in blood pressure V fluid bolus (volume replacement) 2L of NS Treat infection After obtaining blood cultures Start antimicrobials Vancomycin, Clindamycin Improve perfusion Vasopressors Levophed, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin Pneumonia Types of pneumonia Viral vs Bacterial Community acquired vs Hospital acquired Prevention Influenza/Pneumonia […]
COPD management
The therapeutic management for a patient with COPD