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COPD - Coggle Diagram
COPD
Medical and nursing interventions:
Needs to be diagnosed with labs and imaging
Teach Pt on how smoking makes COPD worse
Control exarcerbations
Monitor oxygen saturation and provide it if needed
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Group of lung diseases that causes inflammation and difficulty with the airflow and breathing
Two common types: Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
Damaged the lungs
Symptoms: Chronic cough, and shortness of breath.
Medications: Bronchodilators, and Steroids
Bronchodilators to help open the airways
Steroids to reduce inflammation
Antibiotics are needed when green secretions are present for infections
Monitor vital signs and be alert for changes
Set goals and inform Dr if any BP is too high or too low
maintain oxygen saturation at not less than 92
Refer pt to a smoking cessation group
PT education about COPD