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Coronavirus, Carla Bonczak
Coronavirus, Carla Bonczak
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a novel virus that began its virulent spread in China December 2019. Since that time, it has spread worldwide and has affected individuals, business, and educational systems, as well as day to day life. COVID-19 has become a national pandemic. COVID-19 is spread through airborne droplets produced by affected individual that may or may not be symptomatic. Individuals may experience fevers, dry cough, and difficulty breathing. While most individuals with COVID-19 may be able to recover at home, several are requiring hospitalization. If patients are hospitalized, they are placed into an isolation negative air flow room for …
The Pathophysiology Of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Ards), Alyscia Defrancisco
The Pathophysiology Of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Ards), Alyscia Defrancisco
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is fatal when not recognized early, nursing care can have a positive impact on patient outcomes. ARDS is a disease of the lung caused by an acute lung injury. ARDS accounts for 10-15% of ICU admission and is underrecognized. Key nursing consideration are essential to help identify and treat ARDS.
Pediatric Asthma, Monica Stricklin
Pediatric Asthma, Monica Stricklin
Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Effective management of asthma will improve pediatric patient quality of life. This may be achieved through the prevention of asthma exacerbations by continuous pediatric and guardian/parent education to proper inhaler technique, appropriate medication management and the avoidance of environmental triggers. These modalities may prevent trips to the emergency department, hospital admissions and the pediatric patient can avoid missing days from school.