COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) Nursing Interventions Management Treatment NCLEX Part 2

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) nursing management with interventions and treatment with medications. This NCLEX lecture on COPD with help you learn about the management of COPD. Nursing interventions for COPD include: monitoring lung sounds and sputum production, suctioning as needed, monitoring oxygen saturation, maintaining SpO2 88-93% (remember patients with COPD are stimulated to breath due to LOW oxygen levels rather than high carbon dioxide levels), administering breathing treatments as ordered, educating about pursed-lips and diaphragmatic breathing, nutrition needs, vaccinations up-to-date, how to take medications, and side effects of medications. Medications for treatment of COPD depends on the severity of the condition. However, they tend to include as ordered by the physician: Corticosteroids, Phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors, Methylxanthines, Short-acting and long-acting bronchodilators. Don't forget to watch part 1 to learn the pathoyphysiology, types of COPD (chronic bronchitis and emphysema), signs and symptoms of COPD, and how it is diagnosed.

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