What is the nursing care plan diagnosis of a patient with pulmonary difficulties
There are several possible nursing care plan diagnoses for a patient with pulmonary difficulties. These may include:
1. Impaired Gas Exchange: This diagnosis is appropriate when the patient has an imbalance between ventilation and perfusion, resulting in inadequate oxygenation and/or carbon dioxide elimination.
2. Ineffective Airway Clearance: This diagnosis is appropriate when the patient has difficulty clearing secretions or maintaining a patent airway, which can lead to impaired gas exchange.
3. Activity Intolerance: This diagnosis is appropriate when the patient experiences limitations in physical activity due to decreased lung function, shortness of breath, or fatigue.
4. Risk for Infection: This diagnosis is appropriate when the patient is at increased risk for developing a respiratory infection due to impaired respiratory defenses or compromised immune system.
5. Anxiety: This diagnosis is appropriate when the patient experiences feelings of fear, uneasiness, or apprehension related to their pulmonary condition, respiratory distress, or uncertainty about their condition.
6. Ineffective Breathing Pattern: This diagnosis is appropriate when the patient experiences alterations in the normal rate, rhythm, and depth of breathing, such as shallow or rapid breathing, which can lead to impaired gas exchange.
It is important for the healthcare team to assess the individual patient's specific condition and underlying factors to determine the most appropriate nursing care plan diagnosis.