Pneumonia symptoms, patho, nursing interventions for NCLEX RN & LPN

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Confused about pneumonia for the NCLEX? This video breaks it all down—pathophysiology, symptoms, complications, and nursing interventions—with clear explanations, visuals, and memory tricks to help it stick!

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What You’ll Learn:
The pathophysiology of pneumonia, including gas exchange issues and infection spread
Key signs and symptoms, plus high-priority red flags like crackles and confusion
The difference between lobar and bronchial pneumonia
Common complications like pleural effusion and ARDS
How to prevent VAP and monitor treatment effectiveness with discharge teaching

Why This Matters:
Pneumonia shows up all the time on the NCLEX. Whether it's recognizing impaired gas exchange or teaching patients about discharge meds, mastering this condition helps you boost your test score—and your clinical confidence.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Pneumonia overview and pathophysiology
01:32 Impaired gas exchange explained
01:50 Common symptoms of pneumonia
03:02 Warning signs and high-priority findings
05:00 Types of pneumonia (lobar vs. bronchial)
08:44 Key complications (pleural effusion, ARDS)
12:00 Risk factors and causes of pneumonia
14:00 Diagnosing and treating pneumonia
16:00 Preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)
17:30 Indicators of effective treatment

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