Document the Following Case Using the Correct Respiratory System Terms

question 69

Essay

Document the following case using the correct respiratory system terms.
You are gathering a patient history on a new patient, who tells you that she was hospitalized 2 years ago for a collapsed lung. Her signs and symptoms included difficulty breathing; bloody sputum; and rapid, labored respirations; she also had to sit up to breathe comfortably. She says that the physician at the hospital told her she had a collection of air in the space surrounding her lung that also contained pus. She developed sharp pain each time she breathed and had to have chest surgery to repair the problem.

Assist and educate patients and families regarding the selection and use of assistive devices and adaptations for safe hygiene practices at home.

Understand the structure and functions of the human skin.

Identify and explain the treatment and management of common skin conditions.

Describe the care and hygiene practices necessary for maintaining healthy skin and nails.

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Definitions:

Social Security

A government program designed to provide financial assistance and support to people with insufficient or no income, especially the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.

Retirement Finances

Financial planning and management concerning the period of life when one is no longer working, focusing on income sources, savings, and investment strategies.

Collectivism

A cultural system that values the needs of the group more than those of the individual self.

Socialist Countries

Nations where the government exercises significant control over the economy, often including ownership and management of production means, and prioritizes social equity.