Complications
Stasis of blood due to immobility and formation of a clot; usually in the lower legs
What is a deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Change position slowly
What is orthostatic hypotension prevention?
PCO2 55
What is acidosis?
Name 2 ways to improve gas exchange for the COPD client
bronchodilators , corticosteroids , breathing exercises
Patient should not eat 1-2 hours before having this test to measure the gas exchange function of the lungs
What is pulmonary function tests?
Drop in BP when changing positions
What is orthostatic hypotension?
Turn cough and deep , ambulation, leg exercises and anticoagulants are all measures to prevent this complication.
What is DVT Prevention?
what would the CO2 level be if the client for a prolonged period.
What is alkalosis (low)?
The nurse is checking sensation, temperature of skin, flexion, capillary refill. What are doing?
What are neurovascular checks
Noninvasive ventilation is not recommended for this type of client
What is non-responsive?
Partial or total collapse of the lung
What is pneumothorax
Use incentive spirometer, auscultate lungs, monitor chest movement
What are interventions for atelectasis?
Identify 3 risk factors for gas exchange impairment
What is altered mentation, tracheal intubation, prolonged bedrest , Chronic conditions , immunosuppression, blood clots
Reinforce teaching regarding Nutrition for the client with COPD -
small frequent meals w/added protein and fat
6-8 glasses of fluid/day
Avoid milk
supplements
Name a med that is considered a SABA?
What is albuterol, pirbuterol?
Identify 3 causes of a pneumothorax.
What is blunt or penetrating chest injury, certain medical procedures, or damage from underlying lung disease. Or it may occur for no obvious reason.
Auscultate lungs, monitor labs and VS, encourage fluid intake, deep breathe and cough, turn and reposition every 2 hours
What are interventions for pneumonia?
Low levels of oxygen in your body tissues
What is hypoxia?
Identify three side effects of chemotherapy
What is
Name 3 side effects of anticholinergics
dry mouth, dry eye, increased body temperature, flushed face delirium
Identify 3 symptoms seen in fight or flight response
Tachycardia, tachypnea, hypertension, elevated temperature
why are anticoagulants give post -op
What is DVT prevention?
Identify 1 early sign and i late sign of hypoxia
What is restlessness, tachypnea, tachycardia diaphoresis
late; Pulse ox< 90%. stupor sever dyspnea
decreased respirations
bradycardia
cyanosis
Name three S/s of a cystocele
What are pelvic pressure, fatigue, back pain/pelvic pain
urinary urgency
Keep patient NPO for 6 hours before and until the gag reflex returns when performing this test that inspects the bronchi
What is Bronchoscopy?