Assessement and Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Introduction:
Many upper airway disorders are relatively minor, and their effects are limited to mild and temporary discomfort and inconvenience for the patient. Others, however, are acute, severe, and life-threatening and may require permanent alterations in breathing and speaking. Therefore, the nurse must have expert assessment skills, an understanding of the wide variety of disorders that may affect the upper airway, and an awareness of the impact of these alterations on patients
Objectives:
On completion of this chapter, the learner will be able to:
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Describe the structures and functions of the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
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Describe nursing management of patients with upper airway disorders.
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Compare and contrast the upper respiratory tract infections with regard to cause, incidence, clinical manifestations, management, and the significance of preventive health care.
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Use the nursing process as a framework for care of patients with upper airway infection
Plan:
1- Study the following files