Mr. Yahye Sheikh Abdulle
Msc Nursing 1st year
Kle college of Nursing
Chronic obstructive
pulmonary diseases
Chronic obstructive pulmonary
diseases
COPD is also known as chronic obstructive
lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive
airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow
limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive
respiratory disease (CORD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD) refers to chronic bronchitis and
emphysema, a pair of two commonly co-
existing diseases of the lungs in which the
airways become narrowed.
This leads to a limitation of the flow of air to and from the
lungs causing shortness of breath.
In COPD, less air flows in and out of the
airways because of one or more of the
following:
 The airways and air sacs lose their elastic
quality.
 The walls between many of the air sacs are
destroyed.
 The walls of the airways become thick and
inflamed.
 The airways make more mucus than usual,
which tends to clog them.
Incidence
 It is the 4th leading cause of mortality
and 12th leading cause of disability in the
united states.
 In 2020 COPD is the 3rd leading cause
of death.
CAUSES
Smoking. Smoking is primary risk factors for
COPD. The numerous irritants found in cigarette
smoke stimulate excess mucus production and
coughing, destroy ciliary function and lead to
inflammation and damage of bronchiolar and
alveolar walls.
Air pollution high levels of urban air
pollution are harmful to persons with
existing lung disease. However, the
effect of outdoor air pollution as a risk
factor for COPD. Another risk factor
for COPD development is fossil fuels
that used for indoor heating and
cooking.
Occupational exposures- exposure
to workplace dusts found in coal
mining, gold mining, and the cotton
textile industry and chemicals such as
cadmium, and fumes from welding
have been implicated in the
development of airflow obstruction.
Exposure of these irritants causes the
airway to be hyper responsive.
Infection :infections is risk factor for
developing COPD. Severe recurring
respiratory tract infection in childhood
have been associated with reduced
lung function and increased
respiratory symptoms in adulthood.
Recurring infections impair normal
defense mechanisms, making
bronchioles and alveoli more
susceptible to injury.
 Genetics-Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
is a genetic condition that is responsible for
about 2% of cases of COPD. In this
condition, the body does not make enough
of a protein, alpha 1-antitrypsin. Alpha 1-
antitrypsin protects the lungs from damage
caused by protease enzymes, such as
elastase and trypsin, that can be released
as a result of an inflammatory response to
tobacco smoke
RISK FACTORS FOR COPD
Pathophysiology
pathophysiology
COPD is characterized by airflow limitation that
is poorly reversible. chronic exposure to
cigarette smoking is the number one cause of
the disease, but repeated exposure to
secondhand smoke, air pollution and
occupational exposure (to coal, cotton, grain)
are also important risk factors.
Smoking and other airway irritants cause
neutrophils, T-lymphocytes, and other
inflammatory cells to accumulate in the
airways. Once activated, they trigger an
inflammatory response in which an influx of
molecules, known as inflammatory
mediators, navigate to the site in an
attempt to destroy and remove inhaled
foreign debris.
Under normal circumstances, the
inflammatory response is useful and leads
to healing. In fact, without it, the body
would never recover from injury. In COPD,
repeated exposure to airway irritants
perpetuates an ongoing inflammatory
response that never seems to shut itself
off. Over time, this process causes
structural and physiological lung changes
that get progressively worse.
As inflammation continues, the airways
constrict, becoming excessively narrow
and swollen. This leads to excess mucus
production and poorly functioning cilia, a
combination that makes airway clearance
especially difficult. When people with
COPD cannot clear their secretions, they
develop the hallmark symptoms of COPD,
including a chronic, productive cough,
wheezing and dyspnea.
Finally, the build-up of mucus attracts a host of
bacteria that thrive and multiply in the warm, moist
environment of the airway and lungs.
The end result is further inflammation, the formation of
diverticula in the bronchial tree, and bacterial lung
infection, a common cause of COPD exacerbation.
CLINICAL FEATURES
 Chronic cough
 Sputum production
 Wheezing
 Chest tightness
 Dyspnoea on exertion
 Wt.loss
 Respiratory insufficiency
 Respiratory infections
 Barrel chest- chronic hyperinflation leads to
loss of lung elasticity.
Bronchitis
 Bronchitis results from inflammation of bronchi
leading to increased musus production, cough
and eventual scaring of the bronchial lining.
 acute (short term) Infections or lung irritants
cause acute bronchitis.
 chronic is an ongoing, serious condition. It
occurs if the lining of the bronchial tubes is
constantly irritated and inflamed, causing a
long-term cough with mucus
 It is defined as the presence of cough and
sputum production for atleast 3 months.
Chronic bronchitis is characterized by
the following :
 A increased in size and number of
submucus glands in the large bronchi,
which increase mucus production.
 An increased number of goblet cells which
also secrete mucus.
 Impaired cillary function which reduce
mucus clearance.
PATHOPHYSOPLOGY
 Irritants irrritate the airway
 Excess mucus production
 Inflammation
 Cause the mucus secreting glands and goblet cells to
increase in number.
 Ciliary function is reduced
 More mucus production
 Bronchial walls become thickened and lumen
narrows and mucus plug the airway
 Alveoli adjacent tto the bronchioles may become
damaged and fibrosed.
 Alter function of alveolar macrophages.
 Infection
Signs and symptoms-Acute
 sore throat,
 fatigue (tiredness),
 fever, body aches,
 stuffy or runny nose,
 vomiting, and
 Diarrhea
 persistent cough
 cough may produce clear mucus
 shortness of breath
Chronic symptoms
 coughing,
 wheezing, and
 chest discomfort.
 The coughing may produce large amounts of
mucus. This type of cough often is called a
smoker's cough.
EMPHYSEMA
Definition:-
Emphysema is defined as enlargement of
the air spaces distal to the terminal
bronchioles, with destruction of their walls
of the alveoli.
As the alveoli are destroyed the alveolar
surface area in contact with the capillaries
decreases.
Causing dead spaces (no gas exchange
takes place) Leads to hypoxia.
In later stages:
CO2 elimination is disturbed and increase in CO2
tension in arterial blood causing respiratory
acidosis
There are three types of emphysema
1. Centriacinar
2. Panacinar
3. Paraseptal
Centriacinar(centrilobular) emphysema the most
common type produce destruction in bronchioles
usually in the upper lung region. Inflammation
begins in the bronchioles and spread peripherally
but usually the alveolar sac remains intact. This
form of emphysema occurs most often in
smokers.
Panicar emphysema destroys the entire
alveolus and most commonly involves the
lower portion of the lung. This form of
disease is generally observed in
individuals with ATT deficiency.
Paraseptal or distal acinar emphysema primarily
involves the distal airway structures alveolar
ducts and alveolar sacs. The process is localized
around the septa of the lung or pleura. It is
believed to be the likely cause of spontaneous
pneumothorax
DIAGNOSIS
Blood Test
Blood tests can help determine if symptoms are
being caused by an infection.
An arterial blood gas test will measure the
amount of oxygen in blood. This is one
indication of how well lungs are working. This
can help doctor determine how severe COPD
is and whether need oxygen therapy.
. Chest X-ray or CT scan
A CT scan is a type of X-ray that creates a more
detailed image than a standard X-ray. Whichever
type doctor chooses, an X-ray will give a picture
of the structures inside chest. These include your
heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Your doctor will
be able to see if client has evidence of COPD. If
symptoms are being caused by another condition
such as heart failure, the doctor will be able
identify that as well
Sputum Examination
Doctor may order a sputum examination,
especially if the client has a productive cough.
Sputum is the mucus the client cough up.
Analyzing sputum can help identify the cause
of breathing difficulties and may rule out some
lung cancers. If there is a bacterial infection,
it can be identified and treated.
ECG
The doctor might request an ECG to determine
if your shortness of breath is being caused by
a heart condition.
Pulmonary Function Test
 pulmonary function tests (PFTs) measure
how well the lungs are moving air in and
out. They also measure how well the lungs
are moving oxygen to the blood.
 Spirometry (meaning the measuring of
breath) is the most common of the
pulmonary function tests (PFTs). It
measures lung function, specifically the
amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air
that can be inhaled and exhaled.
MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
NURSING MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
The treatment goal for the client with COPD
are:
To improve ventilation
To facilitate the removal of bronchial
secretions
To promote health maintenance
To reduce complications, and
To slow progression of the disease
Smoking cessation
Cessation of cigarette smoking is single
most effective and cost effective
intervention to reduce the risk of
developing COPD and stop the
progression of the disease. After
discontinuation of smoking, the
accelerated decline in pulmonary function
slows and pulmonary function usually
improves.
Drug therapy
Medications for COPD:
Reduce symptoms
Increase the capacity of exercise,
Improve overall health and
Reduce the severity of exacerbations.
Bronchiodilator drug therapy are agents
that widen the air passages by relaxing the
bronchial smooth muscle and improve the
ventilation of lungs. They are usually
administered via inhalation route but in
rare occasions may be given orally or
administered intravenously. Regular
treatment with long acting bronchiodilators
is more effective and convenient than
treatment with short acting forms.
The principal bronchiodilator treatment are Beta2
agonists, anticholinergics, and
methylxanthines used singly or combination.
The choice of bronchioldilators depends on
availability and patient’s response.
Beta2 agonists are sympathomimetic drugs that
acts on the beta-adrenoceptors in the smooth
muscles of the airway and cause
bronchioldilation. These drugs may also enhance
mucus clearance and improve the endurance of
respiratory muscles.
 Short acting Beta2 agonists(e.g., albuterol)have
minimal adverse effects with rapid onset of
action, a peak effect in 60 to 90 minutes and
duration of 4 to 6 hour.
 Side effects that may develop with the use of
these drugs are tachycardia, tremor,
nervousness, and nausea.
 Anticholinergic agents offer greater
bronchiodilator effect and fewer side effect than
short acting inhaled beta2 agonists.
 These drugs work by blocking the cholinergic
receptors located in the larger airways, resulting
in bronchiodilation. Ipratropium(atrovent) is the
most commonly used drug in this category.
Oxygen therapy
O2 therapy is frequently used in the treatment of
COPD another problem associated with
hypoxemia. Long term o2 therapy improves
survival, exercise capacity, cognitive
performance and sleep in hypoxemic patients.O2
is colorless, odorless testless gas that
constitutes 20.95% of the atmosphere. O2 raises
the partial pressure of oxygen(PO2) in inspired
air.
Indications for use: goals for 02 therapy are
 To reduce the work of breathing,
 To maintain the PaO2
 To reduce the workload of heart
 To keep the SaO2 more than 90% during rest
Oxygen is usually administered to treat
hypoxemia caused by
 Respiratory disorders such as COPD
pulmonary hypertension pneumonia and
pulmonary emboli
 Cardiovascular disorders such as
myocardial infraction, angina pectoris and
cardiogenic shock
 Central nervous system disorders such as
overdose of opiods
SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
bullectomy
Bullae are enlarged airspaces that do not
contribute to ventillation but occupy space in
the thorax,these areas may be surgically
excised
lung volume reduction surgery
It involves the removal of a portion of the
diseased lung parenchyma.this allows the
functional tissue to expand.
lung transplantation
Nursing management
Nursing diagnosis
Impaired gas exchange related to decreased ventilation
Objectives
Improve ventilation
Intervention
a. Monitor lung sounds every 4 to 8 hours.
b. Perform chest physiotherapy
c. Advice the client to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of
fluid per day unless contraindicated
d. Teach the client in coughing technique
e. Asses the condition of oral mucus membrane and
perform oral care
Nursing diagnosis
Disturbed sleep pattern related to dyspnea
Objectives
Getting adequate rest
Intervention
 Promote relaxation by providing a darkened,
quiet environment, ensure adequate room
ventilation.
 Avoid use of sleeping pills
 Schedule care activities to allow periods of
uninterrupted sleep.
Nursing diagnosis
Activity intolerance related to inadequate
oxygenation
Objective
Improve to perform daily activity
Intervention
 Monitor the severity of dyspnea
 Stop or slow any activity that leads to change in
respiratory rate
 Advice the client to avoid conditions that
increase oxygen demand
Nursing diagnosis
Anxiety related to acute breathing difficulties and fear
of suffocation
Objectives
Relieve fear of dying
Intervention
 Provide a quiet, calm environment.
 During acute episodes, open doors and curtains and
limit the number of people in the room.
 Encourage the use of breathing retraining and
relaxation technique
 Give sedative and tranquilizers with extreme caution.
 Nonpharmacological methods of anxiety reduction
are more useful
Nursing diagnosis
Ineffective airway clearance related to excessive
secretions and ineffective coughing
Objective
Effective airway clearance
Intervention
 Monitor lung sounds every 4 to 8 hours.
 Perform chest physiotherapy
 Advice the client to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses
of fluid per day unless contraindicated
 Teach the client in coughing technique
 Asses the condition of oral mucus membrane
and perform oral care
Complications
 More frequent lung infections, such as
pneumonia.
 An increased risk of thinning bones
(osteoporosis), especially if you use oral
corticosteroids.
 Problems with weight. If chronic bronchitis is
the main part of your COPD.
 Heart failure affecting the right side of the
heart (cor pulmonale).
 A collapsed lung (pneumothorax).
 Sleep problems.

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  • 1.
    Mr. Yahye SheikhAbdulle Msc Nursing 1st year Kle college of Nursing Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases
  • 2.
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases COPDis also known as chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD), chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), chronic airflow limitation (CAL) and chronic obstructive respiratory disease (CORD) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to chronic bronchitis and emphysema, a pair of two commonly co- existing diseases of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed.
  • 3.
    This leads toa limitation of the flow of air to and from the lungs causing shortness of breath.
  • 4.
    In COPD, lessair flows in and out of the airways because of one or more of the following:  The airways and air sacs lose their elastic quality.  The walls between many of the air sacs are destroyed.  The walls of the airways become thick and inflamed.  The airways make more mucus than usual, which tends to clog them.
  • 6.
    Incidence  It isthe 4th leading cause of mortality and 12th leading cause of disability in the united states.  In 2020 COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death.
  • 7.
    CAUSES Smoking. Smoking isprimary risk factors for COPD. The numerous irritants found in cigarette smoke stimulate excess mucus production and coughing, destroy ciliary function and lead to inflammation and damage of bronchiolar and alveolar walls.
  • 9.
    Air pollution highlevels of urban air pollution are harmful to persons with existing lung disease. However, the effect of outdoor air pollution as a risk factor for COPD. Another risk factor for COPD development is fossil fuels that used for indoor heating and cooking.
  • 10.
    Occupational exposures- exposure toworkplace dusts found in coal mining, gold mining, and the cotton textile industry and chemicals such as cadmium, and fumes from welding have been implicated in the development of airflow obstruction. Exposure of these irritants causes the airway to be hyper responsive.
  • 11.
    Infection :infections isrisk factor for developing COPD. Severe recurring respiratory tract infection in childhood have been associated with reduced lung function and increased respiratory symptoms in adulthood. Recurring infections impair normal defense mechanisms, making bronchioles and alveoli more susceptible to injury.
  • 12.
     Genetics-Alpha 1-antitrypsindeficiency is a genetic condition that is responsible for about 2% of cases of COPD. In this condition, the body does not make enough of a protein, alpha 1-antitrypsin. Alpha 1- antitrypsin protects the lungs from damage caused by protease enzymes, such as elastase and trypsin, that can be released as a result of an inflammatory response to tobacco smoke
  • 13.
  • 14.
  • 15.
    pathophysiology COPD is characterizedby airflow limitation that is poorly reversible. chronic exposure to cigarette smoking is the number one cause of the disease, but repeated exposure to secondhand smoke, air pollution and occupational exposure (to coal, cotton, grain) are also important risk factors.
  • 16.
    Smoking and otherairway irritants cause neutrophils, T-lymphocytes, and other inflammatory cells to accumulate in the airways. Once activated, they trigger an inflammatory response in which an influx of molecules, known as inflammatory mediators, navigate to the site in an attempt to destroy and remove inhaled foreign debris.
  • 17.
    Under normal circumstances,the inflammatory response is useful and leads to healing. In fact, without it, the body would never recover from injury. In COPD, repeated exposure to airway irritants perpetuates an ongoing inflammatory response that never seems to shut itself off. Over time, this process causes structural and physiological lung changes that get progressively worse.
  • 18.
    As inflammation continues,the airways constrict, becoming excessively narrow and swollen. This leads to excess mucus production and poorly functioning cilia, a combination that makes airway clearance especially difficult. When people with COPD cannot clear their secretions, they develop the hallmark symptoms of COPD, including a chronic, productive cough, wheezing and dyspnea.
  • 19.
    Finally, the build-upof mucus attracts a host of bacteria that thrive and multiply in the warm, moist environment of the airway and lungs. The end result is further inflammation, the formation of diverticula in the bronchial tree, and bacterial lung infection, a common cause of COPD exacerbation.
  • 20.
    CLINICAL FEATURES  Chroniccough  Sputum production  Wheezing  Chest tightness  Dyspnoea on exertion  Wt.loss  Respiratory insufficiency  Respiratory infections  Barrel chest- chronic hyperinflation leads to loss of lung elasticity.
  • 21.
    Bronchitis  Bronchitis resultsfrom inflammation of bronchi leading to increased musus production, cough and eventual scaring of the bronchial lining.  acute (short term) Infections or lung irritants cause acute bronchitis.  chronic is an ongoing, serious condition. It occurs if the lining of the bronchial tubes is constantly irritated and inflamed, causing a long-term cough with mucus  It is defined as the presence of cough and sputum production for atleast 3 months.
  • 22.
    Chronic bronchitis ischaracterized by the following :  A increased in size and number of submucus glands in the large bronchi, which increase mucus production.  An increased number of goblet cells which also secrete mucus.  Impaired cillary function which reduce mucus clearance.
  • 24.
    PATHOPHYSOPLOGY  Irritants irrritatethe airway  Excess mucus production  Inflammation  Cause the mucus secreting glands and goblet cells to increase in number.  Ciliary function is reduced
  • 25.
     More mucusproduction  Bronchial walls become thickened and lumen narrows and mucus plug the airway  Alveoli adjacent tto the bronchioles may become damaged and fibrosed.  Alter function of alveolar macrophages.  Infection
  • 26.
    Signs and symptoms-Acute sore throat,  fatigue (tiredness),  fever, body aches,  stuffy or runny nose,  vomiting, and  Diarrhea  persistent cough  cough may produce clear mucus  shortness of breath
  • 27.
    Chronic symptoms  coughing, wheezing, and  chest discomfort.  The coughing may produce large amounts of mucus. This type of cough often is called a smoker's cough.
  • 28.
    EMPHYSEMA Definition:- Emphysema is definedas enlargement of the air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles, with destruction of their walls of the alveoli. As the alveoli are destroyed the alveolar surface area in contact with the capillaries decreases. Causing dead spaces (no gas exchange takes place) Leads to hypoxia.
  • 29.
    In later stages: CO2elimination is disturbed and increase in CO2 tension in arterial blood causing respiratory acidosis
  • 30.
    There are threetypes of emphysema 1. Centriacinar 2. Panacinar 3. Paraseptal
  • 31.
    Centriacinar(centrilobular) emphysema themost common type produce destruction in bronchioles usually in the upper lung region. Inflammation begins in the bronchioles and spread peripherally but usually the alveolar sac remains intact. This form of emphysema occurs most often in smokers.
  • 32.
    Panicar emphysema destroysthe entire alveolus and most commonly involves the lower portion of the lung. This form of disease is generally observed in individuals with ATT deficiency.
  • 33.
    Paraseptal or distalacinar emphysema primarily involves the distal airway structures alveolar ducts and alveolar sacs. The process is localized around the septa of the lung or pleura. It is believed to be the likely cause of spontaneous pneumothorax
  • 34.
    DIAGNOSIS Blood Test Blood testscan help determine if symptoms are being caused by an infection. An arterial blood gas test will measure the amount of oxygen in blood. This is one indication of how well lungs are working. This can help doctor determine how severe COPD is and whether need oxygen therapy.
  • 35.
    . Chest X-rayor CT scan A CT scan is a type of X-ray that creates a more detailed image than a standard X-ray. Whichever type doctor chooses, an X-ray will give a picture of the structures inside chest. These include your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Your doctor will be able to see if client has evidence of COPD. If symptoms are being caused by another condition such as heart failure, the doctor will be able identify that as well
  • 36.
    Sputum Examination Doctor mayorder a sputum examination, especially if the client has a productive cough. Sputum is the mucus the client cough up. Analyzing sputum can help identify the cause of breathing difficulties and may rule out some lung cancers. If there is a bacterial infection, it can be identified and treated. ECG The doctor might request an ECG to determine if your shortness of breath is being caused by a heart condition.
  • 37.
    Pulmonary Function Test pulmonary function tests (PFTs) measure how well the lungs are moving air in and out. They also measure how well the lungs are moving oxygen to the blood.  Spirometry (meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the pulmonary function tests (PFTs). It measures lung function, specifically the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.
  • 39.
  • 40.
    MEDICAL MANAGEMENT The treatmentgoal for the client with COPD are: To improve ventilation To facilitate the removal of bronchial secretions To promote health maintenance To reduce complications, and To slow progression of the disease
  • 41.
    Smoking cessation Cessation ofcigarette smoking is single most effective and cost effective intervention to reduce the risk of developing COPD and stop the progression of the disease. After discontinuation of smoking, the accelerated decline in pulmonary function slows and pulmonary function usually improves.
  • 42.
    Drug therapy Medications forCOPD: Reduce symptoms Increase the capacity of exercise, Improve overall health and Reduce the severity of exacerbations.
  • 43.
    Bronchiodilator drug therapyare agents that widen the air passages by relaxing the bronchial smooth muscle and improve the ventilation of lungs. They are usually administered via inhalation route but in rare occasions may be given orally or administered intravenously. Regular treatment with long acting bronchiodilators is more effective and convenient than treatment with short acting forms.
  • 44.
    The principal bronchiodilatortreatment are Beta2 agonists, anticholinergics, and methylxanthines used singly or combination. The choice of bronchioldilators depends on availability and patient’s response. Beta2 agonists are sympathomimetic drugs that acts on the beta-adrenoceptors in the smooth muscles of the airway and cause bronchioldilation. These drugs may also enhance mucus clearance and improve the endurance of respiratory muscles.
  • 45.
     Short actingBeta2 agonists(e.g., albuterol)have minimal adverse effects with rapid onset of action, a peak effect in 60 to 90 minutes and duration of 4 to 6 hour.  Side effects that may develop with the use of these drugs are tachycardia, tremor, nervousness, and nausea.  Anticholinergic agents offer greater bronchiodilator effect and fewer side effect than short acting inhaled beta2 agonists.  These drugs work by blocking the cholinergic receptors located in the larger airways, resulting in bronchiodilation. Ipratropium(atrovent) is the most commonly used drug in this category.
  • 46.
    Oxygen therapy O2 therapyis frequently used in the treatment of COPD another problem associated with hypoxemia. Long term o2 therapy improves survival, exercise capacity, cognitive performance and sleep in hypoxemic patients.O2 is colorless, odorless testless gas that constitutes 20.95% of the atmosphere. O2 raises the partial pressure of oxygen(PO2) in inspired air. Indications for use: goals for 02 therapy are  To reduce the work of breathing,  To maintain the PaO2  To reduce the workload of heart  To keep the SaO2 more than 90% during rest
  • 47.
    Oxygen is usuallyadministered to treat hypoxemia caused by  Respiratory disorders such as COPD pulmonary hypertension pneumonia and pulmonary emboli  Cardiovascular disorders such as myocardial infraction, angina pectoris and cardiogenic shock  Central nervous system disorders such as overdose of opiods
  • 48.
    SURGICAL MANAGEMENT bullectomy Bullae areenlarged airspaces that do not contribute to ventillation but occupy space in the thorax,these areas may be surgically excised lung volume reduction surgery It involves the removal of a portion of the diseased lung parenchyma.this allows the functional tissue to expand. lung transplantation
  • 49.
    Nursing management Nursing diagnosis Impairedgas exchange related to decreased ventilation Objectives Improve ventilation Intervention a. Monitor lung sounds every 4 to 8 hours. b. Perform chest physiotherapy c. Advice the client to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of fluid per day unless contraindicated d. Teach the client in coughing technique e. Asses the condition of oral mucus membrane and perform oral care
  • 50.
    Nursing diagnosis Disturbed sleeppattern related to dyspnea Objectives Getting adequate rest Intervention  Promote relaxation by providing a darkened, quiet environment, ensure adequate room ventilation.  Avoid use of sleeping pills  Schedule care activities to allow periods of uninterrupted sleep.
  • 51.
    Nursing diagnosis Activity intolerancerelated to inadequate oxygenation Objective Improve to perform daily activity Intervention  Monitor the severity of dyspnea  Stop or slow any activity that leads to change in respiratory rate  Advice the client to avoid conditions that increase oxygen demand
  • 52.
    Nursing diagnosis Anxiety relatedto acute breathing difficulties and fear of suffocation Objectives Relieve fear of dying Intervention  Provide a quiet, calm environment.  During acute episodes, open doors and curtains and limit the number of people in the room.  Encourage the use of breathing retraining and relaxation technique  Give sedative and tranquilizers with extreme caution.  Nonpharmacological methods of anxiety reduction are more useful
  • 53.
    Nursing diagnosis Ineffective airwayclearance related to excessive secretions and ineffective coughing Objective Effective airway clearance Intervention  Monitor lung sounds every 4 to 8 hours.  Perform chest physiotherapy  Advice the client to drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of fluid per day unless contraindicated  Teach the client in coughing technique  Asses the condition of oral mucus membrane and perform oral care
  • 54.
    Complications  More frequentlung infections, such as pneumonia.  An increased risk of thinning bones (osteoporosis), especially if you use oral corticosteroids.  Problems with weight. If chronic bronchitis is the main part of your COPD.  Heart failure affecting the right side of the heart (cor pulmonale).  A collapsed lung (pneumothorax).  Sleep problems.