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Interventions
Non Cardio Pulm. Edema
Nursing Diagnoses/interventions for Pulm Edema
Pulmonary Embolism I
100
First nursing intervention in pulmonary edema is the administration of this?
What is oxygen
100
Pulmonary edema may result from the failure of this major renal organ
What is kidney
100
The fluid congestion in the lungs causes impaired exchange of this?
What is gas
100
A blood clot that has made its way through circulatory system and lodged in lungs is most common type this?
What is pulmonary embolism
200
This is the best position to enhance lung expansion for a client suffering pulmonary edema
What is High Fowlers
200
Damage caused by poisonous gas or severe infection to these 2 cone shaped respiratory organs can cause pulmonary edema
What is lung
200
The nursing diagnosis 'decreased cardiac output' is caused by?
What is Fluid retention in heart
200
A major risk of developing a pulmonary embolism is this condition, known for causing lower leg pain?
What is DVT (deep vein thrombosis
300
To decrease anxiety, venous return & dilate blood vessels this opiate analgesic is often given
What is morphine
300
Before summiting peaks climbers go through a period of this to avoid pulmonary edema
What is acclimating
300
Anytime edema is present this nursing diagnosis is appropriate
What is excess fluid volume
300
Most individuals showing signs of pulmonary embolism will die within this amount of time?
What is 1 hour
400
Intake should be monitored and this dietary element restricted?
What is sodium (increases blood pressure/causes fluid retention
400
When pulmonary edema is induced by drugs it is resolved by?
What is discontinuing drug?
400
Extravascular fluid accumulation may be reduced by administering this drug?
What is Lasix (diuretics)
500
This maybe inserted into trachea and connected to a ventilator in severe cases of Pulmonary edema
What is breathing tube
500
These 2 viruses have been known to cause pulmonary edema?
What is hanta virus and dengue virus
500
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema best resolves itself when this is treated?
What is underlying cause (heart attack)