LEADERSHIP nr510case study final
Airway/Breathing (Oxygenation) Pneumonia/Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Reasoning
Case Study
STUDENT Worksheet
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
Pneumonia-COPD
, LEADERSHIP nr510case study final
I. Data Collection
History of Present Problem:
Airway/Breathing (Oxygenation) Pneumonia/Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinical Reasoning
Case Study
STUDENT Worksheet
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
Pneumonia-COPD
, LEADERSHIP nr510case study final
I. Data Collection
History of Present Problem:
