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  1. Case Study: 60-Year-Old Female Presenting With Shortness of Breath

    Case Presentation. The patient is a 60-year-old white female presenting to the emergency department with acute onset shortness of breath. Symptoms began approximately 2 days before and had progressively worsened with no associated, aggravating, or relieving factors noted. She had similar symptoms approximately 1 year ago with an acute, chronic ...

  2. COPD Case Study: Patient Diagnosis and Treatment (2024)

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people around the world. It is primarily caused by smoking and is characterized by a persistent obstruction of airflow that worsens over time. COPD can lead to a range of symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest ...

  3. PDF Diagnosis and management of COPD: a case study

    COPD: a case study Authors Debbie Price is lead practice nurse, Llandrindod Wells Medical Practice; Nikki Williams is associate professor of respiratory and sleep physiology, Swansea University. Abstract This article uses a case study to discuss the symptoms, causes and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, describing the patient's

  4. COPD Case Study assignment

    COPD Case Study. Patricia Newman, 61 admitted with dyspnea at rest, cough, and fever Smoker x 45 years; 2ppd Multiple hospitalizations for pneumonia in past 2 years Osteoporosis x 8 years HTN x 15 years Divorced x 15 years; 2 adult children live out of state Mother d at 63 of MI; father d at 59 of stroke

  5. Diagnosis and management of COPD: a case study

    Abstract This article uses a case study to discuss the symptoms, causes and management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, describing the patient's.

  6. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Case Study (60 min)

    The nurse locates a portable oxygen tank and places the patient on 2 lpm oxygen via nasal cannula. Based on these findings, Mr. Whaley's PCP decides to call an ambulance to send Mr. Whaley to the Emergency Department (ED). While waiting for the ambulance, the nurse repeats the SpO2 and finds Mr. Whaley's SpO2 is only 89%.

  7. COPD Case Study Assignment

    COPD Case Study Assignment. 1) CASE SUMMARY. Mr TLT is a 58 year old taxi driver who was admitted to Hospital Batu Pahat due to newly diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has had hypertension for the past one year and is taking T Amlodipine 5mg od.

  8. 2: Case Study #1- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

    This page titled 2: Case Study #1- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is shared under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license and was authored, remixed, and/or curated by Glynda Rees, Rob Kruger, and Janet Morrison via source content that was edited to the style and standards of the LibreTexts platform; a detailed edit history is available upon request.

  9. A COPD Case Study: Susan M.

    Meet Susan M! Share your impressions in our latest COPD case study. Summary of in-patient admission: Susan M. is being discharged today following a 6-day ICU and step-down admission for acute exacerbation of COPD with bacterial pneumonia requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation for a period of 32 hours. Subsequent to her extubation and transfer to the step down unit she was treated with ...

  10. PDF COPD Case Study

    This Independent Study is brought to you for free and open access by the Department of Nursing at UND Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Nursing Capstones by an authorized administrator of UND Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact. [email protected]. COPD Case Study.

  11. Case Study: 33-Year-Old Female Presents with Chronic SOB and Cough

    Case Presentation. History of Present Illness: A 33-year-old white female presents after admission to the general medical/surgical hospital ward with a chief complaint of shortness of breath on exertion. She reports that she was seen for similar symptoms previously at her primary care physician's office six months ago.

  12. Gas Exchange Case Study: Joan Walker

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD Case Study. Teaches possible effective nursing interventions for patients with chronic lung disease(s). joan walker, Skip to document. University; ... Case Study- Resp Distress; HIS 202 Assignment 1; Exam 1 Multiple Choice Practice; Exam 4 Review - practice; Exam 2 Practice 2 7; Exam 1 Free Response ...

  13. COPD case study

    Sabrina Bajwa Clinical Makeup Case Study Assignment NURS 498. Introducing Mr. Cohen Mr. Cohen is a 75 year old male is admitted to the general medical floor today with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema).

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    Whether you're a student working on a COPD case study assignment or a nursing professional seeking insights, our exploration will enrich your understanding. ... COPD case study 3 insights and lessons. Personalized care. COPD management should be tailored to the patient's specific needs, including symptom severity, exacerbation history, and ...

  15. COPD Case Study Flashcards

    Click the card to flip 馃憜. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of common chronic respiratory disorders, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic asthma, which are characterized by progressive tissue degeneration and obstruction in the airways of the lungs. Emphysema occurs when the air sacs (alveoli) at the end ...

  16. Nursing Assignment: COPD Case Study

    This nursing assignment focuses on a case study of a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and discusses the nursing practice, health surveillance, and health promotion aspects of managing the condition. It also explores the sociological and psychological aspects of COPD and the role of nurses in patient education and support.

  17. COPD Case Study Assignment

    Clinical Makeup Case Study Assignment. D. is a 72-year-old male is admitted to the general medical floor today with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He does NOT use oxygen at home. He has been keeping the head of the bed up for most of the day and night to facilitate his breathing which has resulted in lower back pain.

  18. COPD Case Study Essay

    Many patients have mild COPD; women have a 72% chance and men a 78% chance of survival at five years (British Lung Foundation, 2010). However, in patients with severe COPD requiring oxygen therapy and treatment with nebulisers, five-year survival rates are lower at 24% for women and 30% for men (National End of Life Intelligence Network, 2011 ...

  19. Clinical Case Study on COPD

    Clinical Case Study on COPD. Danielle McGarry. Introduction. The patient is a 76-year-old female with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient is a married housewife with a 1 pack a day smoking history from age 15. The patient states that she, "only smokes a little to calm her nerves" though her husband still ...

  20. COPD Case Study

    Clinical Makeup Case Study Assignment. Mr. Cohen is a 75 year old male is admitted to the general medical floor today with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema).

  21. COPD Case Study Assignment

    1) CASE SUMMARY. Mr TLT is a 58 year old taxi driver who was admitted to Hospital Batu Pahat due to newly diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He has had hypertension for the past one year and is taking T Amlodipine 5mg od. He is also a chronic smoker for the past 40 years who smokes about 20 sticks of cigarettes a day.

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