Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Exacerbation
Use the Sherpath case study for the patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with exacerbation to answer the following questions. Review the client profile, subjective date, objective data and diagnostic studies to complete the case study in Sherpath. After completing the case study, use the information to answer the discussion question.
What in the client’s history is commonly associated with pulmonary disease?
Interpret the client’s arterial blood gasses.
What is the likely medical diagnosis for this client? Explain the pathophysiology?
What assessment data and diagnostic study results led you to this diagnosis?
What would you want to teach this patient about his disease process?
What treatment and nursing management would you provide for this patient? Be sure to follow the nursing process in your discussion and include two priority nursing interventions.
Answer the questions and format in an essay style paper. Introduce the client prior to answering the questions. It is required that you use APA format for your essay and references. The essay should be at minimum 1000-1250 words. Do not use “I” in the essay, make sure to use proper nursing interventions and teaching that specifically pertain to the patient.
