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NSG 122 Unit 6 Notes
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- NSG 122
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- Herzing University
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Unit 6Impaired Lung Compliance
Inability of the lungs to fully inflate
Pulmonary Ventilation – Breathing in and breathing out
Lung compliance
o The ability of the lungs to fully inflate during inspiration
Respiration
o The diffusion of gas between alveoli and blood capillaries
Airway resistance
o The size of the diameter of the airway, can affect the flow of air into the lungs
Perfusion
o The process which oxygenated blood passes through to body tissues
Educate to thin Pulmonary secretions
Increase fluid intake, will thin secretions, which become easier for the client to remove
from the airway
Exercise will help with improving compliance of lung tissue
Avoid OTC decongestants
Smoking and Therapeutic communication
Lifestyle considerations
“Can you tell me more about how you are feeling?”
The nurse should allow the client to express their feelings
The nurse should avoid pressuring the client or using threatening communication, which
could make the client avoid the topic and are considered barriers to communication
Focused assessment of the respiratory system
The nurse should assess for factors that affect oxygenation
o Level of health
o Developmental considerations
o Medication considerations
o Lifestyle considerations
o Environmental considerations
o Psychological health considerations
When a client reports a recent fever, the nurse should assess for signs of infection or
exposure to tuberculosis
The nurse should assess if the client has any other manifestations, such as night sweats
or cough
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