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Pneumonia IMG_20210912_224205_773 - Coggle Diagram
Pneumonia 
Definition
Infection of the lung parenchyma, such as the alveolar spaces and adjacent tissues
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Clinical manifestations
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Productive cough (scanty and rusty-brown mucus, yellow and muco-purulent sputum),
Flu like symptoms such as (chills, fever and general malaise)
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References
Watson K (2015), Respiratory disease, " Pneumonia and its Causes"
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Care plan :
Assess hydration of patient; airway clearance is prevented by inadequate hydration and thickening of secretions
Elevate head of bed and change positions regularly to promote chest expansion and expelling of secretions
Observe sputum color, thickness and odor and report abnormalities
Suction as indicated, this mechanically clears airway in patients who cannot cough or do deep breathing techniques
Ineffective airway clearance; nurse should promote airway patency, increase fluid intake , promote effective cough deep breathing techniques
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Pathophysiology
The inflammatory excudate impairs gas exchange and the excidate plus leukocyte and mucus membrane form thick tenacious secretions
Secretions may block smaller airways and alveoli, that further impairs gas exchange.
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The thick excudates provide an excellent medium for bacterial growth,
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