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Disease Template
Primary Diagnosis : COPD
COMPLETE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: explanation of the pathophysiology of the problem. QSEN: Evidence
Based Practice, Informatics, Client Centered Care. SLO: 1, 2, 4 (3-5 sentences in paragraph format, **we count
sentences**)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Potential Nursing Diagnosis (3 minimum)
1. _
2. _
3. _
Risk Factors (3 minimum)
1. Exposure to air pollution
2. Secondhand smoke
3. Job occupation involving chemicals, dust, and fumes
4. Hx of childhood respiratory infections
Signs & Symptoms/Expected Findings (6 minimum)
1. Wheezing
2. Barrel chest
3. Decreased heart and lung sounds
4. _
5. _
6. _
Laboratory Tests (3 minimum)
1. ABG analysis
2. CBC
3. _
Diagnostic Procedures (2 minimum)
1. CT scan for the lungs
2. Chest X-ray to show emphysema
3. Pulmonary function tests