In this blog post, we’ll be focusing on developing a Pulmonary Nursing Care Plan for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain. This topic is particularly important in pulmonary care because pain can impair respiratory function, leading to complications like atelectasis or pneumonia.
We'll cover related factors, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, ongoing assessments, and therapeutic interventions.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear framework for managing acute pain in pulmonary patients.
Common Related Factors
Acute pain in pulmonary patients is often linked to several underlying issues. These include:
Inflammation or irritation of pulmonary tissues: This could be due to infections like pneumonia, pleuritis, or thoracic trauma.
Postoperative pain: Particularly after thoracic or abdominal surgeries, where incisions can interfere with breathing.
Increased work of breathing: Seen in patients with COPD, asthma, or acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Pleural effusion: Fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity increases chest pressure, causing discomfort.
Hypoxia or tissue ischemia: Reduced oxygen levels lead to cellular distress, contributing to pain.
Defining Characteristics
Expected Outcomes
Ongoing Assessments
Therapeutic Interventions
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