NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Impaired Gas Exchange May be related to Altered oxygen supply (obstruction of airways by secretions, bronchospasm; air-trapping) Alveoli destruction Possibly evidenced by Dyspnea Confusion, restlessness Inability to move secretions Abnormal ABG values (hypoxia and hypercapnia) Changes in vital signs Reduced tolerance for activity Desired Outcomes Demonstrate improved ventilation and adequate oxygenation of tissues by ABGs within patient’s normal [...]

Nursing Diagnosis: Gas Exchange, impaired May be related to Alveolar-capillary membrane changes (inflammatory effects) Altered oxygen-carrying capacity of blood/release at cellular level (fever, shifting oxyhemoglobin curve) Altered delivery of oxygen (hypoventilation) Possibly evidenced by Dyspnea, cyanosis Tachycardia Restlessness/changes in mentation Hypoxia Desired Outcomes Demonstrate improved ventilation and oxygenation of tissues by ABGs within patient’s acceptable range and absence of symptoms [...]

Bronchial asthma is a disease caused by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to various stimuli. The result is paroxysmal constriction of the bronchial airways. This post contains 5 bronchial asthma nursing care plans.

Chronic Obstructive Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi (chronic obstructive bronchitis) causes increase mucus production and chronic cough.

Heart failure is a physiologic state in which he heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the metabolic needs of the body. Heart failure results from changes in systolic or diastolic function of the left ventricle.

Here are 10 Nursing Care Plans for Congestive Heart Failure.

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria in which the air sacs become filled with inflammatory cells and the lung becomes solid. The symptoms include those of any infection (fever, malaise, headache, etc.,) together with cough and chest pain.

Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung. It is often described as lung parenchyma or alveolar inflammation leading to abnormal alveolar filling with fluid. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs.

Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. Pleural fluid normally seeps continually into the pleural space from the capillaries lining the parietal pleura and is reabsorbed by the visceral pleural capillaries and lymphatic system. Any condition that interferes with either secretion or drainage of this fluid leads to pleural effusion.