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Pneumonia Inflammation of the alveoli caused by pathogen
(bacteria, fungi, virus)
S/S of pneumonia -Depends on pathogen and underlying conditions
of pt; may be fewer S/S in older adults
-Chills
-Fever
-Cough with sputum or phlegm
-Pleuritic chest pain that is aggravated by deep
breathing and coughing
-Tachypnea
-Resp distress (SOB, accessory muscles)
-Low BP, high HR
-Orthopnea
-Fatigue, aches
-Clammy extremities
-Hypoxia (if severe)
-Purulent sputum
-May also have URT infection
How is pneumonia diagnosed? -Chest X-ray (CXR)
-Cultures (blood and sputum)
-CBC
-Bronchoscopy
, Nursing interventions for pneumonia -Elevate HOB
-Encourage/increase fluids
-Bronchial hygiene
-Suction
-Meds: Antibiotics, O2, analgesics
-Oral hygiene
-Mobility/Ambulate
-ABGs & SpO2
-Lung sounds
-Education
Atelectasis Partial or complete collapse of a lung or a portion
of a lung, typically due to the loss of air in the
alveoli
Pathophysiology of atelectasis -Reduced alveolar ventilation due to obstruction,
secretions, or shallow breathing
-Alveoli collapse
S/S of atelectasis Early
-Increasing dyspnea/SOB
-Cough
-Sputum production
-Anxiety
-Decreased breath sounds, maybe crackles
-Decreased SpO2
Acute
-Tachycardia
-Tachypnea
-Pleural pain
-Cyanosis
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Terms in this set (64)
Pneumonia Inflammation of the alveoli caused by pathogen
(bacteria, fungi, virus)
S/S of pneumonia -Depends on pathogen and underlying conditions
of pt; may be fewer S/S in older adults
-Chills
-Fever
-Cough with sputum or phlegm
-Pleuritic chest pain that is aggravated by deep
breathing and coughing
-Tachypnea
-Resp distress (SOB, accessory muscles)
-Low BP, high HR
-Orthopnea
-Fatigue, aches
-Clammy extremities
-Hypoxia (if severe)
-Purulent sputum
-May also have URT infection
How is pneumonia diagnosed? -Chest X-ray (CXR)
-Cultures (blood and sputum)
-CBC
-Bronchoscopy
, Nursing interventions for pneumonia -Elevate HOB
-Encourage/increase fluids
-Bronchial hygiene
-Suction
-Meds: Antibiotics, O2, analgesics
-Oral hygiene
-Mobility/Ambulate
-ABGs & SpO2
-Lung sounds
-Education
Atelectasis Partial or complete collapse of a lung or a portion
of a lung, typically due to the loss of air in the
alveoli
Pathophysiology of atelectasis -Reduced alveolar ventilation due to obstruction,
secretions, or shallow breathing
-Alveoli collapse
S/S of atelectasis Early
-Increasing dyspnea/SOB
-Cough
-Sputum production
-Anxiety
-Decreased breath sounds, maybe crackles
-Decreased SpO2
Acute
-Tachycardia
-Tachypnea
-Pleural pain
-Cyanosis
