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Gently remind the patient that he or she is responsible for his or her own destiny, not a doctor, not the unfairness of life, not the pharmaceutical companies. We each have choices and free will. If we chose to eat well and live reasonably actively we will find a balance that is healthy. Choosing to find someone or thing to blame exacerbates the imbalance that has led us to this condition. There is no such thing as fault here, or blame or guilt, only the acceptance of responsibility.
Good Luck and Good Living to all.
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Why does a COPD patient have a positive nitrogen balance?
COPD patients usually don't have a positive nitrogen balance, as the disease is more often associated with a general exhaustion of the body, and as such a net loss of total body protein. If a COPD patient does have a positive nitrogen balance, it simply means that the patient has eaten more protein than what has been broken down and excreted. This would most likely be associated with a positive net caloric intake and a gain of muscle weight.
Who reveices venturi mask?
COPD patient
Why would a COPD patient have a higher percentage of red blood cells than a healthy person without COPD?
A COPD patient may have a higher percentage of red blood cells due to chronic low oxygen levels (hypoxemia) in the blood. The body compensates by producing more red blood cells to improve oxygen transport. This is known as secondary erythrocytosis or secondary polycythemia.
What is the primary respiratory drive for a patient with COPD?
Hypoxic drive.
What is the normal pulse for a COPD patient?
intermittent temperature according to the condition
Why copd patient cannot apply oxygen more than 4 liter per minute?
because elasticity of alveoli is diminished in patient with COPD therefore administering more than 4liters/minute will collapse alveoli and patient may die.
How should a patient with COPD be positioned?
sitting upright at least 45 degree ange
What would be the best rate of O2 for a patient with COPD?
2 liters per minute
What is the goal O2 sat for end stage COPD patient?
88 to 93 o2
What are treatments for COPD?
Some of the treatments for COPD are simply lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking. Often patients are prescribed inhalers and steroids to improve lung function as well.
What treatments for copd?
Some of the treatments for COPD are simply lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking. Often patients are prescribed inhalers and steroids to improve lung function as well.
If a patient has COPD would their blood pH be acidic or basic?
acidic due to build up of co2
