Pleuraleffusion Active Learning Template sys Dis PDF

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ATI active learning template for pleural effusion ...

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

System Disorder

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________

pleural effusion DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis)

18 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

impaired gas exchange

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention promote oxygenation and frequently assess chest tubes

ASSESSMENT

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Risk Factors

Expected Findings

-smoking and drinking -high blood pressure -liver cirrhosis -pre-existing lung damage or disease

-asymmetric chest expansion - dullness on percussion -decreased or absent breath sounds -crackles auscultated in the lungs

use pressure to decrease pain with coughing no smoking drink liquids

Laboratory Tests ABGs pleural biopsy

Diagnostic Procedures thoracentesis, chest xray , CT scan

PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

Nursing Care monitor breath sounds, auscultate and percuss lungs, monitor patients vital signs

Therapeutic Procedures drainage catheter placement surgery pleurodesis

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

deep breathing and coughing decrease risk for infection

Complications Medications antibiotics furosemide NSAIDS bronchodilators

Client Education deep breathing and coughing techniques

lung scarring pneumothorax empyema sepsis

Interprofessional Care monitor breath sounds place client in high fowlers position encourage coughing and deep breathing prepare client for thoracentesis

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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