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Pneumonia - Coggle Diagram
Pneumonia
Medications
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ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)
acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
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Pathophysiology
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pathogens invade the lungs, the inflammatory process causes fluid to accumulate in the affected alveoli.
In a process called hepatization, capillaries dilate and neutrophils, red blood cells (RBCs), and fibrin fill the alveoli, causing the lung to appear red and granular.
blood flow decreases, and leukocytes (white blood cells) and fibrin infiltrate the area and consolidate (solidify).
As the infection resolves, the consolidated material dissolves and is ingested and removed by macrophages.
Interventions
therapeutic measure are taken to decrease the production and promote the expectoration of secretions.
Antimicrobials, decongestants, and expectorate administered as ordered.
A good cough is also good for removal of secretions, but antitussive medications may be given as ordered if the patient becomes exhausted because of constant coughing.
Encourage or assist the patient to change positions at least every 2 hours to help mobilize secretions.
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Patient Education
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• You need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and plenty of fluids.
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