Question

As you identify clusters of data, you begin to recognize patterns or trends. Data often contain defining characteristics, or criteria, for nursing diagnoses. Listed below are three nursing diagnoses with defining characteristics. Which of the diagnoses would likely apply to Patricia Newman? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Ineffective breathing pattern

Impaired gas exchange

Diminished respiratory sound

Change in respiratory rate

Step-by-step explanation:

Patricia Newman is 61 years old female who got admitted in a hospital due to difficulty in respiration. Her lungs are infected due to cough. She is facing hypertension and osteoporosis. She should be given relaxed medicine so she gets reduction in hyper tension. There should be observation for her breathing rate and if the rate is below the standard she should be provided with artificial respiration.