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Adult Health 1: COPD
It is essential to the success of yoursimulation experience that everyone is prepared. You will discussyour answers to the following questions during pre-briefing. Thisis an individual assignment to be submitted in your course onBrightspace and must be printed or available via phone/tablet asyour “ticket” to enter the simulation center. You must havethis completed assignment with you to participate insimulation.
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Read chapters in your textbook and ATI book related to COPD andrespiratory assessment. Also review nebulizer treatment andoxygenation devices skills check-lists and videos.
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- Personally reflect on this disease process by answering thequestions below.
- List 4 words that first come to mind when you hear “COPD”(excluding the words “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.”)
- What has been your experience/observations of someone who hasthis disease?
Remember: names and otheridentifiable information must be confidential. Please only discussyour observations.
- Describe the pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive PulmonaryDisease (COPD). What are the signs and symptoms?
- What are risk factors for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)?
- Discuss the medical management and nursing management ofCOPD.
- What are some diagnostic tests for COPD?
- Research the pharmacology of Solu-Medrol and Duoneb. Includethe dosage, route, action, side effects, action on cellular leveletc. What should you teach a patient about these medications?
- Which interdisciplinary professionals may be involved in caringfor a patient with COPD.
- List 2 health maintenance topics that a nurse may teach apatient or family about COPD.
- Write 4 NANDA nursing diagnoses for a patient with COPD.Include at least one psychosocial diagnosis.
