copd and pneumonia hesi case study

Even though the client has a rapid respiratory rate, the underlying COPD causes the retention of CO2. Based on the assessment data and medical diagnosis of pneumonia, the nurse develops the client's plan of care and selects several nursing problems and interventions.

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete next? Darrell Johnson is a 62-year-old male who comes to the Emergency Department (ED) with a 4-day history of increased sputum production, a change in the character of sputum, increased shortness of breath, and a fever of 101° F.

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to complete next? Darrell Johnson is a 62-year-old male who comes to the Emergency Department (ED) with a 4-day history of increased sputum production, a change in the character of sputum, increased shortness of breath, and a fever of 101° F.

This document summarizes a case study involving a patient named Mr. Johnson who is being treated for COPD exacerbated by pneumonia. It includes 19 multiple choice questions about Mr. Johnson's care and treatment that assess the nurse's understanding of priorities, appropriate interventions, discharge instructions and more.

Case Outcome The client responds well to discharge teaching and is able to "teach back" to demonstrate his understanding. The client is successfully discharged home accompanied by family. Three months later, the client visits the nurses on the medical unit.

Johnson has been hospitalized twice with pneumonia, most recently 2 years ago. Instructions: While taking this case study, all questions must be answered correctly before you will be able to proceed to the next page. For all incorrect answers, select a new response and click the Next button.