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Thyroidectomy is the removal of the thyroid gland, this post contains nursing care plans for post-op thyroidectomy patients.

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Airway Clearance, risk for ineffective Risk factors may include Tracheal obstruction; swelling, bleeding, laryngeal spasms Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Respiratory Status: Airway Patency (NOC) Maintain patent airway, with aspiration prevented. 5 Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Acute Pain — Thyroidectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Ineffective Airway ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Breathing Pattern/Airway Clearance, risk for ineffective Risk factors may include Tracheal/bronchial obstruction/edema Decreased lung expansion, pain Possibly evidenced by [Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.] Desired Outcomes Respiratory Status: Ventilation (NOC) Maintain a normal/effective respiratory pattern free of cyanosis and other signs of hypoxia, with ABGs within acceptable range. 8 Laminectomy Nursing Care Plan (NCP) Impaired ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Airway Clearance, ineffective May be related to Thick, viscous, or bloody secretions Fatigue, poor cough effort Tracheal/pharyngeal edema Possibly evidenced by Abnormal respiratory rate, rhythm, depth Abnormal breath sounds (rhonchi, wheezes), stridor Dyspnea Desired Outcomes Respiratory Status: Airway Patency (NOC) Maintain patent airway. Expectorate secretions without assistance. Demonstrate behaviors to improve/maintain airway clearance. Participate in treatment regimen, within ...

NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Ineffective Airway Clearance May be related to Bronchospasm Increased production of secretions; retained secretions; thick, viscous secretions Decreased energy/fatigue Possibly evidenced by Statement of difficulty breathing Changes in depth/rate of respirations, use of accessory muscles Abnormal breath sounds, e.g., wheezes, rhonchi, crackles Cough (persistent), with/without sputum production Desired Outcomes Maintain patent airway with breath sounds clear/clearing. Demonstrate behaviors ...

Nursing Diagnosis: Airway Clearance, ineffective May be related to Tracheal bronchial inflammation, edema formation, increased sputum production Pleuritic pain Decreased energy, fatigue Possibly evidenced by Changes in rate, depth of respirations Abnormal breath sounds, use of accessory muscles Dyspnea, cyanosis Cough, effective or ineffective; with/without sputum production Desired Outcomes Identify/demonstrate behaviors to achieve airway clearance. Display patent airway with breath ...

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.