Reference no: EM133868710
Assignment:
Scenario 1
G.S. is given a short-acting bronchodilator via nebulizer.
He will also be given a SABA inhaler and an ICS for home use.
He is started on azithromycin (Zithromax).
Questions
•Why was a nebulizer used in the hospital?
•What is the rationale for the SABA?
•How should he use his ICS?
•Will G.S. need oxygen for home use?
Scenario 2
G.S. is going to be discharged to home.
He is given an Acapella device to assist him with expulsion of mucus.
His wife is present, and you begin to teach them about home care.
•develop a teaching plan for home care.
•Include
•How to use inhaler
•Importance of taking antibiotic as prescribed
•Nutrition
Scenario 3
G.S. appears fatigued and has difficulty answering the many questions he is asked.
His wife expresses concern that he has not been sleeping well.
Questions
•Based on subjective and objective assessment findings thus far, develop a list of appropriate nursing diagnoses for G.S.
Develop a realistic goal for each diagnosis
What areas could be addressed with G.S. in regard to health promotion?
How can his wife and family help?
G.S. comes into the clinic in one week for follow-up.
He is breathing much easier and states that he is able to perform ADLs with less distress.
He and his wife ask about how to prevent further breathing difficulties.
What are the Triggers of COPD and Risk Factors?
What are the Clinical manifestations?
What are the Complications of COPD?
What are the Diagnostic Studies done in COPD?
What are the Goals of treatment?
Explain Inter-professional Care for COPD patient
Explain Drug Therapy used in COPD
Explain Patient Teaching to be done for COPD patient
Explain Nursing Assessment
Explain Nursing Implementation
Explain complications of oxygen therapy