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In this overview, we’re going to review chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, better known as COPD. We will explore signs and symptoms of the disorder as well as testing used to confirm it. We will also explain treatments methods, nursing interventions, and important client education...
In this lesson, we will go over what bronchitis is and look at causes and risk factors for developing acute and chronic forms of this respiratory disorder. We will also discuss signs and symptoms as well as testing used to confirm it. Treatments and...
In this lesson, we are going to go over asthma and identify causes and risk factors for developing this inflammatory respiratory disorder. Diagnostics used to confirm the disorder along with testing for underlying causes of asthma will be reviewed as well. Medications to treat...
Throughout this lesson, we’re going to go over acute respiratory distress syndrome, often called ARDS. We will review causes and risk factors for developing it along with signs and symptoms and testing used to confirm it. We will also talk about treatments and medications...
In this lesson, we will review one type of pulmonary function test and treatment called incentive spirometry. We will go over why this treatment is used, how it is done, and at the important role the nurse plays to ensure proper use of...
In this lesson we are going to explain chest physiotherapy and how it is used to increase oxygenation in some clients with respiratory disorders. We will also discuss priority nursing interventions to prevent complications and review client education on deep breathing and coughing exercises....
In this lesson we will first do a review of the upper respiratory system and then discuss indications for creating a tracheostomy. We will then discuss priority nursing interventions to prevent complications and maintain the client’s airway and effective respiratory pattern. Learning Objectives:...
In this lesson we are going to talk about mechanical ventilation and why it is used to deliver oxygen for certain respiratory conditions. We will identify some potential complications that mechanical ventilation cause that nurses need to monitor for. We will also discuss priority...
In this lesson we are going to talk about continuous positive airway pressure, better known as C-PAP. We will review why C-PAP is used and and identify some potential complications that C-PAP can cause that nurses need to monitor for. We will also...
In this lesson we are going to talk about a special type of oxygen delivery device called a venturi mask. This device has special considerations that nurses need to be familiar with to prevent injury and complications. We will discuss oxygen concentration settings for...