NCM 112C Activity # 6 COPD

Patient A is admitted to a medical surgical unit for increase shortness of breath. He states that over the
last few days, he does not seem to be able to catch his breath.

1.When conducting his health history, what pulmonary risk factors will you assess for?
2. What other signs and symptoms will you ask him about?
3.The pt tells you that he has a history of COPD and was recently treated for pneumonia. To
better assess whether either of these conditions are contributing to his shortness of breath,
what additional questions will you ask about his dyspnea?
4.What physical assessment findings will help you differentiate between these two potential
diagnoses?
5. Name at least 5 drugs to alleviate symptoms of COPD. Make a drug study of the five drugs
6. Prepare a nursing care plan for COPD with 3 prioritized problems

Deadline of Submission: September 4, 2022 12:01PM in PDF form