Reference no: EM134018731

Assignment:

The client, William Collins, arrived at the emergency room for an exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The emergency department nurse enters the triage room to find Mr. Collins sitting at the side of the bed, leaning forward with both arms on the bedside tray. He complains he is having shortness of breath that he is unable to control with his usual medications. His son is with him at the bedside because his wife is unable to come with him due to dialysis.

Introduction

Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of the disease exhibited by the client. Include:

• What additional assessment findings would you look for?
• What lab abnormalities would you expect to see?
• What diagnostics would you anticipate the healthcare team ordering?
• Provide a rationale for your answers.

Implications for Self-Care

• Consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs and describe where the client falls in that hierarchy and how this will impact care and healing.
• How does this disease process impact the client's and/or their care provider's ability to care for themselves?

Patient Education Strategy

• Identify 3-5 appropriate nursing interventions and teaching points for your client based on the pathophysiology and assessment findings.
• Describe the educational strategies that should be incorporated when building a plan of care for your client.
• Support with rationale.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Identify 2-4 interdisciplinary team members who need to be included in the care of the client. Include rationale.
• Consider the care the client will need while inpatient and upon discharge.
• Consider nutrition, community services, and financial implications.

Conclusion

Summarize the key concepts of this disease process and client case study scenario.