Module 5 Respiratory Case Study Nurs 3380
MODULE 5 RESPIRATORY CASE STUDY NURS 3380 Bree Lively Module 5 – NURS 3380 Respiratory Case Study June 30, 2019 Scenario: RS has smoked for many years and has developed chronic bronchitis, a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He also has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial vascular disease. His arterial blood gas (ABG) values are pH, 7.32; PaCO2, 60 mm Hg; PaO2, 50 mm Hg; and HCO3-, 30 mEq/L. His hematocrit is 52% with normal red blood cell indices. He is using an inhaled ß2 agonist and theophylline to manage his respiratory disease. At this clinic visit, it is noted on a chest x-ray examination that RS has an area of consolidation in his right lower lobe that is thought to be consistent with pneumonia.
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