Canadian population, dementia as a serious public health issue will continue to grow. Several research reports point to a potential link between COPD and the development of cognitive decline.[2-5] Depending on the population group and methodology, about 10 to 61% of COPD patients have cognitive impairment.[2,6] The literature indicates that cognitive impairment in COPD patients may be associated with increased adverse outcomes such as more prolonged hospitalization, difficulty with the instrumental activities
diaphragm, consistent with COPD. Question: What are the treatment options available to patients with COPD, and how are individualized assessments used to determine the most effective therapy? Generate: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a respiratory illness that progressively worsens over time. As seen in Mr. Adam’s case, symptoms include dyspnea, wheezing, and an occasional productive cough,.1 Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are the two main conditions of COPD, and can occur simultaneously
The purpose of this assignment is to address five case studies assigned by the instructor. The case studies include restrictive lung disease, dementia, renal impairment, and osteoporosis, and heart failure. Diagnosis and management of the disease process will be discussed. Case Study #1 This case studies begins with 65-year-old woman with obstructive lung disease. Differences in presentation of the disease, thorough history taking, and assessment can help ensure correct diagnosis. Pulmonary function
identified studies. 2.3. Study selection and eligibility criteria Two authors independently determined the eligibility of studies by review of abstracts and, for studies judged
CLIENTS WITH CHRONIC PROBLEMS Assessment Task- case study – 100% Word limit- 1500-2000 words Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease also known as the abbreviation ‘COPD’ and Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease, known as ‘COAD’ is a lung disease which causes a persistent obstruction of bronchial air flow. COPD is now the name preferred instead of COAD. There are different forms of COPD/ COAD including asthma, emphysema, bronchiectasis and chronic bronchitis. COPD is the most common respiratory
Introduction It is widely known that natural aging and genetics can determine our health. However, in 2012, an assessment by the World Health Organisation (WHO) (2016), estimated that, 24% of the global disease burden and 23% of all deaths were directly attributable to environmental factors. Figure 1., demonstrates a model developed by the NHS Health department agency (2002), showing how a variety of exogenous stressors may act through the environment to impact our lives. Figure 1. Scope of
question is based on a case study. As in all case studies, review the facts of the case and consider the various steps of the nursing process in order to address the critical thinking questions. Case Study: D.Q. is a 57-year-old male who worked in a water treatment plant for many years. He also smoked heavily for approximately 30 years. He has been diagnosed with COPD. During an extremely hot summer, he arrived at the emergency department in severe exacerbation of the COPD. The patient’s heart rate
disease (COPD) is a multisystemic disease that often coexists with comorbidities that may have significant impact on prognosis.1-8 Some of these comorbidities arise independently of COPD whereas others may be causally related, either with shared risk factors or by one disease increasing the risk or compounding the severity of the other.9 Although many risk factors contribute to the development of COPD, cigarette smoking is still considered the most well studied COPD risk factor.10 Several studies reported
In this assignment, a case study will be discussed regarding a patient who is admitted for pneumonia and has a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the comorbidity. To begin with, the epidemiology will be explored along with the NHS medical costs of pneumonia and COPD as the main rationale for the selected patient. Secondly, COPD and pneumonia 's pathophysiology will be looked at and the bio-psycho-social model will be used to present the impact on the patient. Thirdly, a systematic approach
Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive and irreversible disease that is characterized by reduced inspiration and expiration capacity in lungs. In COPD airflow limitation occurs due to an abnormal immune response of the airways and lung parenchyma to harmful particles and gases (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), 2015). The COPD is one of leading causes for morbidity and mortality around the world. This essay will discuss the pathophysiology of COPD, its risk factors