COPD Exacerbation Diagnosis and Treatment Essay Nursing Assignment Help

Chief Complaint: Shortness of breath and increased sputum production Background Information: James is a 60-year-old male with a known history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He has a 30-pack-year history of smoking but quit 10 years ago. He has been compliant with his medications, which include an inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting beta-agonist (ICS/LABA) combination inhaler and […]

KU Pathophysiology Diabetes and COPD Progress Report Nursing Assignment Help

In this assignment, you are asked to write two fictional reports on two different patients.  Each patient should have at least one medical condition. For each condition, write a progress report based on the patient coming to see the doctor today. Include at least 5 medical terms in each report. Each case should be at […]

Educating the Patient diagnosed with COPD

 In October 2014, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expanded readmission penalties to include those patients admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. Patient education is a key component in preventing readmission. Initial Discussion Post: What is a priority teaching intervention that the nurse must implement for these patients and how will it play a […]