MED-SURG UNRIVALED PERCEPTION.

Factors that affect oxygen unloading? low blood PH, increased temp, increased PO2, increased PCO2, increased 2,3 DPG Normal factors 80 year old would have and may increase risk of pneumonia especially if immobile? increased anterior posterior chest diameter, kyphosis, barrel chest, decreased vital capacity and residual volume, decrease in coughing up phlegm. Body temp, PO2, Sa02 decreas Emphysema pt are more susceptible to infections and it destroys alveolar walls. characterized by decreased elastic and diffusion capacity increased airway resistance and resp rate This drug causes ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. Ringing in the ears can be a warning of other serious side effects. Streptomycin symptoms of pneumothorax 88% O2 saturation, Hyper-resonant sounds over the affected area,dyspnea on exertion,respiratory acidosis, decreased LOC What factors related to aging can predispose an older adult to pneumonia slower respiratory rate, less effective cough, immobility The nurse, caring for an elderly patient, realizes that the patient is at risk for problems related to the volume of air remaining in the lungs because of which of the following? A. Elasticity of lungs decreases with age. B. Older adults have a more rapid respiratory rate. C. There is a tightening of the diaphragm with age. D. Intercostal muscles become weaker with age. Intercostal muscles become weaker with age.