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confusion, hyperactive deep reflex tensons, tremors, seizures, cardiac dysrhythmias
COPD manifestations - ✔✔- cough or sputum production
- progressive dyspnea
chronic
- weight loss/anorexia
- chronic hypoxia
- dyspnea occurs t rest
- accessory muscle use
- nasal flaring
COPD complications - ✔✔- pulmonary hypotension and cor pulmonale
- acute exacerbations
- acute respiratory failure
- depression and anxiety
COPD interventions - ✔✔- monitor O2 sat
- nutrition and hydration
- activity and positioning
- pursed lip breathing
- preventing complications
- bronchodilators/inhaled steroids
- nebulizer tx
COPD oxygen edu - ✔✔- adequate oxygenation is essential
, - gradually increasing O2
- increase 1L/min at a time
- assess mental status and vitals
below 88, 92 is standard
PAD manifestations - ✔✔- intermittent claudication/paresthesia
- pain at rest (aggravated by elevation)
- diminished/absent pulses
- pallor, shiny, loss of hair
- ulcers (pala/dry)
- reactive redness of foot with dependent position
PAD complications - ✔✔- atrophy of skin and muscles
- delayed wound healing
- wound infection
- tissue necrosis
- arterial ulcers
- critical limb ischemia
PAD interventions - ✔✔
PAD patient edu - ✔✔- reduce risk factors
- med teaching (antiplatelet, ACE-I)
- diet-low fat/cholesterol
- exercise program
foot care
- check skin temp, palpate pulses, CRT