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chapter 23 Severe acute respiratory syndrome, ARF, chest tumors

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confusion, lethargy, tachycardia, tachypnea, central cyanosis, diaphoresis, diaphoresis, altered mental status, inability to use complete sentences, and respiratory arrest, use of accessory muscles, decreased breath sounds

oxygen therapy, intubation, mechanical ventilation and PEEP, treating low BP from hypovolemia d/t third spacing with inotropics or vasopressors, prone position for client, sedation, paralysis and nutritional support (35 to 45 kcal/kg/day), nitric acid that is inhaled to reduce VQ imbalance, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, frequent assessments, reduce anxiety caused by dyspnea and hypoxemia

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What helps respiratory distress?

What is the treatment for ARDS? Treatment for ARDS typically aims to increase blood oxygen levels, provide breathing support, and treat the underlying cause of the disease. Oxygen and Ventilation. Most ARDS patients are placed on a mechanical ventilator, usually in the intensive care unit of a hospital.

Which action will the nurse take to prevent respiratory failure when caring for an obese patient?

In patients with obesity, using non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is advised both to prevent and treat acute respiratory failure. When invasive mechanical ventilation is needed, pre-oxygenation with NIV and appropriated choice of intubation devices will decrease complications.

Which therapy would the nurse incorporate into the plan of care for a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome ARDS )?

The most common treatment for ARDS is oxygen therapy. This involves delivering extra oxygen to patients, through a mask, nasal cannula (two small tubes that enter the nose), or a tube inserted directly into the windpipe.

Which process causes Hypoxemic respiratory failure?

Low blood oxygen levels cause hypoxemic respiratory failure. High carbon dioxide levels cause hypercapnic respiratory failure.