NURSING Airway/Breathing (Oxygenation) Pneumonia/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Reasoning Case Study

Airway/Breathing (Oxygenation) Pneumonia/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Reasoning Case Study JoAnn Walker, 84 years old Overview This case study incorporates a common presentation seen by the nurse in clinical practice: community acquired pneumonia with a history of COPD causing an acute exacerbation. Principles of spiritual care are also naturally situated in this scenario to provide rich discussion of “how to” practically incorporate this into the nurse’s practice. Concepts (in order of emphasis) I. Gas Exchange II. Infection III. Acid-Base Balance IV. Thermoregulation V. Clinical Judgment VI. Pain VII. Patient Education VIII. Communication IX. Collaboration I. Data Collection History of Present Problem: Pneumonia-COPD