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Bronchopneumonia Nursing Care Guide

This document provides an assessment and care plan for a patient with bronchopneumonia. Key points include: - The patient presents with a high fever, fast or labored breathing, and sometimes seizures. Their medical history includes a dry cough turning productive with chest pain. - Physical exam finds the patient weak with a high temperature and fast, shallow breathing. Lungs may have rales, rhonchi, or wheezing. - Potential nursing diagnoses include ineffective airway clearance, impaired breathing patterns, impaired fluid and electrolyte balance, and activity intolerance. - The care plan focuses on interventions like auscultating breath sounds, positioning the patient comfortably, and clearing secretions to improve

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Bronchopneumonia Nursing Care Guide

This document provides an assessment and care plan for a patient with bronchopneumonia. Key points include: - The patient presents with a high fever, fast or labored breathing, and sometimes seizures. Their medical history includes a dry cough turning productive with chest pain. - Physical exam finds the patient weak with a high temperature and fast, shallow breathing. Lungs may have rales, rhonchi, or wheezing. - Potential nursing diagnoses include ineffective airway clearance, impaired breathing patterns, impaired fluid and electrolyte balance, and activity intolerance. - The care plan focuses on interventions like auscultating breath sounds, positioning the patient comfortably, and clearing secretions to improve

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BRONCHOPNEUMONIAN NURSING CARE

Assessment
Collecting Data
a. Identity Kx : Include the name of the client , age , type of sex ,
religion, education , employment .
b. Complaints primary : In general, the temperature of the agency clients high (39-
40 0 C), the breathing that fast or claustrophobic and sometimes accompanied by seizures .
c. Medical history :
a. History of disease right
now : Initially cough dry then become productive , raised the
heat that suddenly high sometimes accompanied by pain chest. In this condition
the client will be agitated .
b. History of
disease dahul u: Decrease power resistant body or disease that never suffered chiefly a
disease that is common in the family , habits of life , and patterns
of eating the less healthy .
c. History of the disease the family : The presence of a disease that
is common in the family , habits of life and patterns of eating the less healthy .
Health function patterns :
a. Patterns of
nutrition and metabolism : In eating and drinking at Px tends to decline , due
to tightness and coughing .
b. Pattern of elimination : Changes in the pattern
of elimination , experiencing constipation ( sometimes ).
c. Patterns rest and sleep : Kx experiencing disturbances in sleep due
to coughing and shortness who suffered / experienced Px .
d. Pattern of activity and training : Kx can not move because
of tightness and coughing .
e. Patterns peersepsi and the concept of self : Px worried with the
situation because it does not know what that is going to happen and what that will do .
f. Patterns SENSARI and cognitive : At Px pneumonia usually do
not experience the disorder .
g. The pattern of reproduction social : Px types
of sex male / female , whether there are defects in the system of reproduction .
h. Pattern of role relationships : Are experiencing interference in carr
ying out their daily roles .
i. Pattern combating stes s: There is a feeling
of stress for Disease who suffered so that the support of family is very meaningful to cope
with stress.
j. The pattern of governance values and kepercayaa n: In the
pattern is there who entrust themselves to the things that are unseen .
Physical examination
a. General circumstances : Kx is weak , high temperature (39 -
40 0 C). Breathing fast and shallow ( shortness of breath ), cough , presence
of cyanosis . Can also patients experiencing kegelisah due to disease that suffered .
b. Skin , hair , nails : Turgor decreased skin , normal hair , nails can
be cyanosis or pale .
c. Head and neck : Usually in the case
of Broncho pneumonia head and bearing are not experiencing interference .
d. Eyes : Eyes appear to be short due to lack of fluid due
to tachypnea .
e. Ear , nose , mouth , and throat : Ear normal, respiratory lobe of the
nose , the cyanosis, mucosa of the mouth dry , and difficult to swallow .
f. Chest and thoracic : On the chest there
is movement retractions intercostal, the Ronchi and WEEZING on the side of the sick .
g. Abdomen : There was a complaint wall of the
abdomen and the enlargement of the liver and the pain hit .
h. Extremities : Muscle strength tends to be weak , acral cold , pale .
i. Integumen : Dry skin , decreased turgor .
Supporting examination
a. Laboratories m
1. LEDs increase t
2. HB tends to remain / decrease
3. Blood Gas Analysis : metabolic acidosis with or without CO2 retention
b. Radiology: Looks overview
of consolidation inflammation that is diffuse or in the form
of patches that follow include alveoli are scattered .

Patoflow Bronchopneumonnia
Staphylococcal aureus and Haemofilus influezae bacteria
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Data analysis
Data Etiology Problem
DS : - DO: - Clearing the airway is
Excessive tamarind in the
ineffective
bronchi

Inflammation process

Accumulation of secretions
in the bronchi

Clearing the airway is not


effective
DS : - DO: - Impaired breathing patterns
O ₂ supply decreases

Hyperventilation

Dispneu

Chest retraction / nasal lobe


breath
Impaired breathing patterns
DS : - DO: - Impaired fluid and electrolyte
Germs carry on the
balance
digestive tract

Gastrointestinal infections

Increased normal flora in


the intestine

Peristalsis in the intestine

Malabsorption

Diarrhea

Impaired fluid and electrolyte


balance
DS : - DO: - Activity intolerance
O ₂ supply decreases

Hypoxia

Anaerobic metabolism is
increased

Lactic acid accumulation

Fatigue

Activity intolerance
Nursing diagnoses that may appear
c. Ineffective airway clearance is associated with tracheobronchial
inflammation, edema formation, increased sputum production.
d. Ineffective breath patterns associated with inflammatory processes
in alveoli.
e. Impaired fluid and electrolyte balance associated with excess fluid
loss, decreased oral input.
f. Activity intolerance is related to oxygen insufficiency for daily
activities.

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Nursing Care Plan

PLANNING
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NURSING DIAGNOSES PURP INTERV
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OSE ENTION
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nkial , the formation of edema, an increase in the hours breath airway
production of sputum. of sounds, clearance
nursin note the can be
g breath manifested
action sounds. by
is For adventurous
expect exampl breath
ed e sounds .
effecti wheezi 2. Can me
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airway krekels he patient to
with and breathe .
clear ronki. 3. Can pro
and vide patients
clear with several
breath ways to
sounds 2. Gi overcome
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comfort dipsnea and
able reduce air
positio entrapment .
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patient, health
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semi-
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3. En
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/ aid
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lip
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exercis
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4. Co
llaborat
ion
with
doctors
in drug
adminis
tration
2 Ineffective breath patterns associated with After 1. As 1. Can
. inflammatory processes in alveoli. 3x24 sess the know the
hours frequen frequency,
of cy, depth of
nursin depth breathing
g of and chest
action breathi expansion.
is ng and 2. Can
expect chest indicate
ed to expansi the presence
be an on. of sputum
effecti abnormalitie
ve s.
breathi 2. Ob 3. Can
ng servatio know the
pattern n of sound of
with cough breathing
freque patterns decreased /
ncy and sec absent if the
and retions. airway there
depth is a small
in the 3. Au obstruction.
normal scultate 4. Can
range breath allow lung
and sounds expansion
clear / and and
clean note facilitate
lungs. adventi breathing.
tious 5. Can
breath increase
sounds. sputum
expenditure.
6. Can
facilitate
4. Ra respiratory
ise your efforts and
head increase
and secret
help drainage of
change the lung
positio segments
n. into the
bronchi.
7. Can
maximize
5. He breathing
lp the and reduce
patient breathing
to work.
breathe
deeply
and
cough
exercis
es
effectiv
ely.
6. As
sist
chest
physiot
herapy,
postura
l
drainag
e.

7. Co
llaborat
ive
adminis
tration
of
supple
mental
oxygen.

3 Impaired fluid and electrolyte balance associated wit After 1. As 1. May


h excess fluid loss , decreased oral input . 3x24 sess indicate
hours change systemic
of s in fluid
nursin vital deficiency.
g signs. 2. Can
action indicate dire
is 2. As ctly the
expect sess adequacy of
ed skin fluid input.
to retu turgor, 3. Can
rn to mucous find out the
norma membr decrease in
l fluid ane oral enter.
and moistur 4. Can
electr e (lips, provide
olyte tongue) information
balanc . about the
e. adequacy of
3. Re liquid
cord volume.
reports 5. Can
of improve
nausea health
/ status.
vomitin
g.

4. M
onitor
urine
input
and
output.

5. Co
llaborat
ion of
drugs
as
indicate
d.
4 Activity intolerance After 3x24 hours 1. Evacuate the 1. Can set the
is related to oxygen of nursing action patient's response ability / needs of
insufficiency for is expected to to activity. patients and facilitate
daily activities. increase tolerance the choice of
for activity. intervention.
2. Can reduce stress
2. Provide a calm and excessive
environment and stimulation, increase
limit visitors during rest.
the acute phase. 3. Can reduce
metabolic needs.

3. Explain the
importance of 4. Can m eminimalk
isti r ahat plans an fatigue and help
p engobatan and balance supply and
the need oxygen demand.
keseimban gan
activity and rest.
4. Assist self-
care activities as
needed.

Common questions

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In broncho pneumonia patients, altered nutritional and metabolic patterns, such as reduced intake due to dyspnea and cough, exacerbate weakness and delay recovery by limiting energy reserves for healing . Nursing interventions include nutritional assessment, planning balanced meals within the patient's dietary tolerance, and monitoring metabolic changes . These interventions aim to ensure adequate caloric intake and energy utilization, supporting the body's immune function and enhancing recovery chances .

Early identification and treatment of underlying infections in broncho pneumonia are critical as they prevent the progression of inflammation and limit complications such as hypoxia and respiratory failure . Prompt management of infections, such as those caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Haemophilus influenzae, assists in reducing symptoms and improving lung function . This facilitates more effective mechanical breathing patterns and ultimately improves the prognosis and recovery trajectory of patients .

Primary symptoms of broncho pneumonia include high body temperature (39-40°C), rapid and shallow breathing, dry then productive cough, and chest pain . These symptoms relate to the underlying physiological processes, including the body's inflammatory response to infection, causing fever and chest pain. The cough becomes productive due to increased mucus production in response to the tracheobronchial inflammation and edema . Rapid shallow breathing occurs as the body attempts to compensate for reduced oxygen levels due to impaired lung function .

Family support plays a vital role in stress management and recovery for broncho pneumonia patients by providing emotional comfort and practical help with daily activities interrupted by the disease . The support from family members can alleviate feelings of anxiety and isolation, enabling patients to adhere better to treatment regimens and engage in recovery activities, thus potentially enhancing recovery outcomes .

The metabolic processes affected by broncho pneumonia lead to fatigue due to hypoxia and increased lactic acid production from anaerobic metabolism . This results in decreased energy reserves, contributing to activity intolerance. Nursing interventions include assessing responses to activity, explaining the importance of balanced rest and activity, and supporting self-care activities . These measures reduce energy expenditure, aid in maintaining metabolic balance, and help patients gradually increase their activity tolerance .

A comprehensive physical examination is crucial in diagnosing broncho pneumonia as it helps identify indicative signs such as fast and shallow breathing, cyanosis, and intercostal chest retractions . Moreover, it aids in evaluating other systemic involvements like dry skin and mucosa, pale extremities, and abdominal complaints . These findings not only confirm the presence of broncho pneumonia but also guide the healthcare provider in assessing the severity and potential complications, establishing a baseline for monitoring treatment progress .

Postural drainage and breathing exercises are integral to broncho pneumonia treatment as they aim to enhance lung clearance and improve oxygenation . The objectives include facilitating mucus drainage, reducing airway obstructions, and encouraging deeper lung expansion. These methods not only enhance lung ventilation but also alleviate dyspnea by optimizing respiratory mechanics, which accelerates patient recovery and comfort . Moreover, they assist in maintaining effective breathing patterns, contributing positively to overall respiratory health .

Fluid and electrolyte management in nursing care involves assessing changes in vital signs, monitoring skin turgor, mucous membrane moisture, urine output, and drug collaboration . This is important as broncho pneumonia can lead to fluid loss through increased respiratory rate and inadequate oral intake, potentially causing imbalances that exacerbate symptoms like fatigue and activity intolerance. Proper management ensures the maintenance of systemic balance, preventing complications such as metabolic acidosis .

Psychosocial factors significantly impact the management and recovery of broncho pneumonia patients through stress reduction, family support, and role involvement. Patients often experience stress due to the disease's uncertainty and require family support to cope . The disturbance in patients’ sleep patterns and worry due to their condition also highlight the psychosocial burden, emphasizing the need for psychological support alongside medical treatment to enhance recovery .

Nursing interventions for managing ineffective airway clearance include auscultating breath sounds, encouraging comfortable positions such as the semi-Fowler position, and performing breathing exercises . These interventions help clear the airways by facilitating lung expansion, reducing coughing discomfort, and enhancing mucus clearance from lungs to the bronchi . Moreover, collaboration for appropriate medication administration is crucial for managing inflammation and infection, enhancing overall airway clearance .

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