rs Smith has recovered from her injury and her pneumothorax has resolved. The doctor has ordered the removal of her UWSD After the chest drain is removed and post-surgery list three main ways the nurse can assist the client to improve respiratory function.

LF, a 34 year old white male, presented to the emergency room complaining of acute and severe shortnessof breath and intense chest tightness. LF’s speech was choppy and breathing was very rapid and erratic,punctuated by noticeable wheezing. LF’s medical records included the results of pulmonary functiontesting he had undergone six months before (Table 1).Table 1. Pre- vs post-bronchodilator spirometry at baselinePre-Bronchodilator (L) Post-Bronchodilator (L) Predicted Normal (L)FEV1 3.22 4.25 5.55FVC 5.20 5.52 6.51His medical records also indicated prior admission for respiratory symptoms and a history of poorly-controlled asthma. Blood gas tests were performed shortly after LF was admitted (Table 2) and a PEFR(peak expiratory flow rate) test performed. The latter revealed a PEFR of 181 L/min (normal: 525 L/min).LF additionally had serum creatinine measured at admission and at 12h post-admission (Table 3).Table 2. Blood gas values upon admissionAdmission + 2h +4h +6h +8h +10h +12hPaO2…

what is the role responsibilities for a Respiratory physician with a patient with asthma

A nurse is monitoring an older adult client immediately following a bronchoscopy. The nurse's priority is to monitor the client for which of the following? Observing for confusion Auscultating breath sounds Confirming the gag reflex Measuring blood pressure O ...

At a company picnic you see an older man grab his chest and fall suddenly to the ground. You rush to his side. What is the first step in your assessment of him? Answers: A. Open his airway with a head tilt - chin lift B. Tell someone to phone 911 C. Gently tap or shake his shoulders and shout, "Are you okay?" to determine if he is responsive. D. Check for signs of circulation.

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) asks the nurse to explain what their newly prescribed salmeterol (long acting Beta 2 agonist) and budesonide (Pulmicort) inhalers do. What would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? O The medications that have been ordered for you are what the physician thinks will help your breathing the most" O The medications that have been ordered for you are designed to work together to reduce your oxygen requirements." O The medications that have been ordered for you are to help open your airways and relieve airway inflammation." O The medications that have been ordered for you are to help you breathe with less resistance from your diaphragm."

You are a nurse admitting a patient to the hospital from the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath and recent weight loss. After receiving a report from the ED nurse, you ready the patient's room according to unit specifications and collect the necessary equipment and forms. When the patient arrives, she is using oxygen via a nasal cannula and seems to be comfortable.As you begin your admission activities and paperwork, you note that her shortness of breath slightly increases as she answers your questions. Accompanying the patient is her daughter, who comments, "This is the fourth time she's been admitted to this hospital in the past year." The patient and her daughter demonstrate a close, loving relationship. The daughter not only encourages her mother, but also sets boundaries regarding her mother's anxiety.a. How would you evaluate the patient's achievement of cognitive, affective, and physiologic outcomes?b. Describe factors that could derail the attainment of expected…

Derrick is a 72-year-old man who is attending a hospital emergency department with increased shortness of breath. This is due to an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Assessment on arrival at hospital: Respiratory rate = 32 breaths per minute Oxygen saturation level = 89% on 2 litres Oxygen via nasal specs Symptoms began approximately two days ago and have progressively worsened Appears to be tearful and anxious about being in hospital and his shortness of breath, but does not appear able to express his feelings on this Derrick tells a nurse that he has recently been told that he has 12 months left of his life Previous Medical History: COPD, Hypertension, Anxiety [No known drug allergies], Derrick was diagnosed with COPD ten years ago Derrick’s COPD has recently been classified at Stage 4 and he has 2 litres of Oxygen therapy at home Derrick is an ex-smoker. He was smoking up to 30 cigarettes a day but quit five years ago Derrick is experiencing more…

how the respiratory passway impact pneumonia? through anatomy of respiratory system   need answer ASAP (in 30min ) please

How can you relate the Concept of Gas Exchange to future professional clinical practice? Explain in ~ 150 words.