| A | B |
|---|
| includes these diseases | emphysema, asthma, bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitisq |
| emphesema's stimulus comes from this | low PaO2 |
| emphysema destructs this | alveolar elastin |
| Airways distal to bronchioles | enlarged with air trapping |
| COPD assessment findings | dyspnea, cough, sputum production, accessory muscle use, barrel chest, wheezes |
| seen on CXR of COPD patient | congestion and hyperinflation |
| seen on ABG's of COPD patient | respiratory acidosis |
| seen on PFT"s of COPD patient | increased residual volume and functional residual capacity and decreased vital capacity |
| diet of COPD patient | high protein, vitamin C, calorie and nitrogen |
| fluid intake of COPD patient | 3L per day if not contraindicated |
| nursing interventions for COPD patient | small frequent meals, pursed lip breathing, daily weights, encourage fluids, etc |
