Underlying process is chronic inflammation

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Although the pathogenesis of COPD is complex and involves many mechanisms, the underlying process is chronic inflammation. Inability to expire air is the main characteristic of COPD. Clinical manifestations typically develop slowly, beginning with a chronic, intermittent cough and can progress to dyspnea at rest in the late stages.

Interprofessional care focuses on preventing or slowing disease progression, relieving symptoms, improving exercise tolerance, preventing and treating exacerbations and complications, promoting patient participation in care, improving quality of life, and reducing the risk of mortality. Management of patients with COPD includes smoking cessation, drug therapy, oxygen therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, nutritional therapy, and surgical therapy.

Objectives

1. Identify relevant assessment data for a patient with COPD.

2. Evaluate results of diagnostic studies for a patient with COPD.

3. Prioritize nursing interventions for a patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD.

4. Appropriately delegate care for a patient with an acute exacerbation of COPD.

5. Develop a nursing care plan for a patient with COPD.

6. Describe the appropriate treatment for a patient with complications of COPD.

7. Formulate an individualized teaching plan for a patient with COPD.

Case Study

M.B. is a 62-year-old male who is being admitted from the emergency department to the cardiopulmonary unit with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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