Pneumonia Flashcards

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Pneumonia Risk Factors

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Older Adults
ventilator
medication
immunocompromised
chronic lung disease
immobility
smoking
NG tube

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Pneumonia Expected findings

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fatigue
malaise
weakness
chest pain
confusion - hypoxia
fever
chills
flushed face
diaphoretic
SOB
tachypnea
green sputum
productive cough
crackles and wheezing low o2
rust colored sputum
hemoptysis

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3
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Pneumonia Lab Test

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Sputum Culture
CBC
ABG
Blood Culture
Electrolytes

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3
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Pneumonia Diagnostic Procedures

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CXR
Pulse OX

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Pneumonia Medication

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antibiotics

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Pneumonia Nursing Care

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High Positioning
cough/suction
breathing treatment
oxygen
mon skin integrity
incentive spirometer
nutrition and fluids
rest periods

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Pneumonia Interprofessional Care

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RT
Nutrition

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Pneumonia Client Education

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Continue meds as prescribed
Rest
hand hygiene
avoid crowded areas
treatment and recovery takes time
vaccinate for pneumonia and flu
discontinue tobacco

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Pneumonia Complications

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acute resp distress

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