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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.07%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_Pneumonia_and_AspirationThis section provides a comprehensive overview of pneumonia and aspiration, including pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies. It highl...This section provides a comprehensive overview of pneumonia and aspiration, including pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies. It highlights the seriousness of pneumonia as a common illness, discussing the impact on different populations and emphasizing community-acquired pneumonia as a leading cause of mortality. Various pathogens, risk factors, and diagnostic criteria like CURB-65 are detailed.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.09%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_Cystic_FibrosisThis section outlines the learning objectives and details about cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease affecting sodium and chloride ion transport across cell membranes, leading to thick mucus accumu...This section outlines the learning objectives and details about cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease affecting sodium and chloride ion transport across cell membranes, leading to thick mucus accumulation and respiratory issues. It covers pathophysiology, risk factors, symptoms, diagnostics, nursing care, and medical therapies associated with CF.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/18%3A_Sensory_Organs/18.03%3A_SummaryThis document discusses disorders of the eye and ear, outlining the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for each. Eye disorders involve symptoms like blurred vision and eye pain, requiring collabor...This document discusses disorders of the eye and ear, outlining the symptoms, risk factors, and treatments for each. Eye disorders involve symptoms like blurred vision and eye pain, requiring collaborative care and preventive measures. Ear disorders involve symptoms like otorrhea and hearing loss, with risk factors including infections and allergies, and treatments involving medication and holistic care by nurses.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.03%3A_Disorders_of_the_Upper_Respiratory_System-_BronchiectasisThis section provides detailed information on bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition characterized by widened and damaged airways, affecting around 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the U.S. It covers th...This section provides detailed information on bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition characterized by widened and damaged airways, affecting around 350,000 to 500,000 adults in the U.S. It covers the pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care including assessment, symptom management, prevention of complications, teamwork for complex cases, and evaluation of care efficacy.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.05%3A_Disorders_of_the_Lower_Respiratory_System-_Chronic_Obstructive_Pulmonary_DiseaseThis section provides an in-depth overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. COPD is...This section provides an in-depth overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), detailing its pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and nursing care. COPD is characterized by airway inflammation, commonly linked to smoking, with notable symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, and mucous production.
