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Flashcards in COPD Deck (9)
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1
Q

What are two disorders that make up COPD?

And can include

A
  1. ) Chronic Bronchitis
  2. ) Emphysema

And could include Severe asthma

2
Q

What are signs/ symptoms of COPD?

A
  1. ) Wheezing
  2. ) productive cough
  3. ) SOB with activity
  4. ) Cyanosis
3
Q

What would the ABG of a client with COPD show ?

A

Hypoxemia

4
Q

What does the chest of a client with COPD look like?

A

barrel chest

5
Q

What does the fingers of a client with COPD look like ?

A

Clubbed

6
Q

Due to SOB with activity clients may experience ________ because of difficulties eating

A

Weight loss

7
Q

Why must u you assess the amount of 02 your COPD client receives?

A

COPDers keep a high level of CO2 in their blood ; breathing is controlled by this fact

8
Q

A client with COPD should not receive 02 by NC greater than ____

A

2 LPM

9
Q

To control SOB, the _____ ______ _____ technique should be taught

A

Pursued lip breathing

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