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Atelectasis definition
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closure or collapse of alveoli
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Acute/Chronic Atelectasis S/S
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mild:
increasing dyspnea cough sputum production more serious: tachycardia tachypnea pleural pain central cyanosis orthopnea anxiety Chronic: add S/S of pulmonary infection |
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pleural effusion definition
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accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
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pneumothorax definition
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air in the pleural cavity
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hemothorax definition
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blood in the pleural cavity
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Atelectasis assessment & diagnostic findings
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hypoxemia
dyspnea decreased breath sounds crackles patchy infiltrates or consolidated areas on x-ray low pulse-ox low partial pressure of arterial O2 |
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Atelectasis prevention - nursing measures
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-frequent turning
-early mobilization -deep breathing (incentive spirometry) -patient education -postural drainage, chest percussion -bronchodilators, nubulizers -suctioning |
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Hypoxia
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Inadequate tissue oxygenation
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Hypoxemia
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Low blood oxygen content
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