ANATOMY 2086 Christopher Parrish.
CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET
DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT
(INCLUDE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS)
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic, progressive, inherited, incurable disease affecting exocrine (mucus-secreting)
glands. Transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait affecting chromosome 7. The Characterized by major
aberrations in sweat gland, respiratory, and pancreatic insufficiency with lungs being the primary organ
affected. Causes of signs and symptoms to increase viscosity of bronchia, pancreatic, and mucous gland
secretion.
PATIENT INFORMATION ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FINDINGS
(REASON FOR TEST AND RESULTS) Christopher Parrish is an 18-
year-old male was
Liver enzyme test results may
diagnosed with cystic • Wheezy respirations
show hepatic insufficiency
fibrosis as a child and has • Hyperresonance on
had frequent percussion
Arterial blood gas analysis shows
hospitalizations previously. • Dry, nonproductive,
hypoxemia. paroxysmal cough
He reports fatigue and has
recently lost 6 kg (13.2 lb) • Dyspnea
Serum electrolyte levels may • Barrel chest
after he registered at the
show hypochloremia and
local college and moved to
hyponatremia.
live in a dormitory
ANTICIPATED NURSING INTERVENTIONS
,• Wash hands, introduce self, and identify patient
• Obtain vital signs, including asking about allergies and pain level assessment
• Check the provider’s order in the electronic health records (EHR)
• Encourage nutritional intake
• Provide emotional support to the patient and family related to the chronic nature of the condition and frequent
exacerbations.
• Implement energy-saving techniques
• Encourage upper body exercises to help improve respiratory muscle endurance
• Assess the skin's appearance, temperature, and integrity
, • Assess for signs and symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
• Encourage oral fluid intake of choice, unless contraindicated.
Kluwer, W., (2020). The Point: Lippincott Advior.
CONCEPT MAP WORKSHEET
DESCRIBE DISEASE PROCESS AFFECTING PATIENT
(INCLUDE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE PROCESS)
Cystic fibrosis is a chronic, progressive, inherited, incurable disease affecting exocrine (mucus-secreting)
glands. Transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait affecting chromosome 7. The Characterized by major
aberrations in sweat gland, respiratory, and pancreatic insufficiency with lungs being the primary organ
affected. Causes of signs and symptoms to increase viscosity of bronchia, pancreatic, and mucous gland
secretion.
PATIENT INFORMATION ANTICIPATED PHYSICAL
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS FINDINGS
(REASON FOR TEST AND RESULTS) Christopher Parrish is an 18-
year-old male was
Liver enzyme test results may
diagnosed with cystic • Wheezy respirations
show hepatic insufficiency
fibrosis as a child and has • Hyperresonance on
had frequent percussion
Arterial blood gas analysis shows
hospitalizations previously. • Dry, nonproductive,
hypoxemia. paroxysmal cough
He reports fatigue and has
recently lost 6 kg (13.2 lb) • Dyspnea
Serum electrolyte levels may • Barrel chest
after he registered at the
show hypochloremia and
local college and moved to
hyponatremia.
live in a dormitory
ANTICIPATED NURSING INTERVENTIONS
,• Wash hands, introduce self, and identify patient
• Obtain vital signs, including asking about allergies and pain level assessment
• Check the provider’s order in the electronic health records (EHR)
• Encourage nutritional intake
• Provide emotional support to the patient and family related to the chronic nature of the condition and frequent
exacerbations.
• Implement energy-saving techniques
• Encourage upper body exercises to help improve respiratory muscle endurance
• Assess the skin's appearance, temperature, and integrity
, • Assess for signs and symptoms of electrolyte imbalance.
• Encourage oral fluid intake of choice, unless contraindicated.
Kluwer, W., (2020). The Point: Lippincott Advior.
