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Upon completion of this unit, the student will:
1. Discuss concepts of altered respiration and oxygenation.
2. Describe altered respiratory function and design nursing actions to
promote oxygenation.
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1. Read Brunner:
a. Assessment of Respiratory Function, Chapter 21
b. Prototype and related diseases readings, Chapter 23 (pp. 552-
578)
c. Review infectious process, immunizations and infection
prevention, Chapter 70 (pp. 2122-2144)
d. Review respiratory care modalities, Chapter 25
2. Read Ball & Bindler:
a. Prototype and related treatment, Chapter 20 (pp. 677-688:694-
710)
b. Immunization with tables of communicable diseases, Chapter
18 (pp. 584-624)
3. Review structure and function of alveoli and the process of gas exchange
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In addition to infections, there are several diseases which appear to
originate as a result of the interaction of genetics and the environment.
These disorders, referred to as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Diseases or COPD, alter respiratory function and oxygenation by
obstructing airflow -- although the exact mechanism of airway
obstruction varies with each disease. These disorders are irreversible
and are progressive in impairment of respiratory function.
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Upon completion of this unit, the student will:
1. Describe how chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases like emphysema
and asthma cause alterations in respiratory function.
2. Design nursing interventions to promote respiratory function for patients
with obstructive pulmonary diseases.
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1. Read Brunner:
a. COPD, Emphysema, Asthma Chapter 24
b. Review Respiratory Care Modalities, Chapter 25
2. Read Ball & Bindler:
a. Cystic Fibrosis, Chapter 20 (pp. 726-733)
b. Asthma, Chapter 20 (pp. 712-726)
3. Review normal defense mechanisms of the respiratory tree.
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