Pulmonary disease

Respiratory

Updated 3/7/17 to add information: COPD is the third leading cause of death in the US. Read about the different stages and treatments available for COPD here!

In this nursing care plan guide are 7 NANDA nursing diagnosis, interventions, and goals for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive life¬ threatening lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible and also that causes breathlessness (initially with exertion) and predisposes to exacerbations & serious illness. The most common conditions are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that contribute to COPD.

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases that obstruct airflow. 65 million people have moderate or severe COPD and experts predict that this number will continue to increase. View the full infographic at www.caringseniorservice.com #copd #copdawarenessmonth #caregivers #seniors #inhomecare #homehealth #seniorhealth #health

Dive deep into the progressive stages of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). From mild symptoms to severe respiratory distress, understanding each stage is crucial for patient care and nursing excellence. Perfect for CCRN exam preparation! 📚✨ #COPD #Nursing #CCRN #StudyMaterial #MedicalKnowledge

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These two alternative methods that help lung capacity in people with COPD, plus pulmonary exercises to help raise your O2 levels and open up your lungs.

Pulmonary Embolism with Pulmonary Infarction