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Idiopathy pulmonary fibrosis - Coggle Diagram
Idiopathy pulmonary fibrosis
clinical manifestations
Tiredness
loss of appetite and weight loss
shortness of breath
Clubbed fingers
Dry cough
References
Juta`s Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing by Sophie Mogotlane
Definition
is a type of lung disease that results in scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs for an unknown reason
Complications
Lung cancer
Pulmonary hypertension
Respiratory failure
Right-sided heart failure
Diagnostic procedures
Lung biopsy
CT scan
Nursing interventions
administer 6-8 liters of oxygen per 40%face mask
monitor oxygen saturation via pulse oximetry,to check adequacy of the oxygen
assist the patient to adopt a semi-fowlers position ,to allow lung expansion
give the patient small frequent meals
encourage breathing and coughing to maintain lung capacity
monitor intake and output to maintain normal hydration status
Medications
Pirfenidone
Corticosteroid pills
N-Acetylcysteine
azathioprine
Nintedanib
Treatment
Oxygen therapy
Lung transplant