Timothy Has Been Having Difficulty Breathing Since He Had Pneumonia

question 28

Essay

Timothy has been having difficulty breathing since he had pneumonia last month. Recently he had severe pain in his chest and back, and his breathing was extremely irregular. The doctor at the emergency room told him that one of the lobes of his lung had collapsed. How could this happen?

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Disease

A broad category of disorders affecting the lungs and respiratory system, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and pulmonary fibrosis.

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Baseline Data

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Nursing Diagnoses

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