Welcome to Module 5

Care of Patients with Lower Respiratory Disorders

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Explain the pathophysiology of selected lower respiratory disorders. (CO 1,a,2)
Describe the etiology, signs and symptoms of selected lower respiratory disorders. (CO 1 m d, 2)
Describe the current therapeutic measures and nursing care for selected lower respiratory disorders. (CO 1 m d, 2)
Discuss the nursing process for the care of a patient with respiratory failure. (CO 1, d g)

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Concept: Oxygenation

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Chapter 31 (Williams & Hopper)

Bronchitis (pp. 533-534); Pneumonia (pp. 538-540); TB (pp. 540-543); COPD (pp. 545-550); Asthma (pp. 550-554) Pulmonary Embolism (pp. 557-559); Acute Respiratory Failure (pp.562-563); Lung Cancer (pp. 563-566, not including surgery)
For the above disorders: pathophysiology, etiology, signs/symptoms, complications, therapeutic interventions, medications, & nursing process

Concept 18: Oxygenation/Gas Exchange (Giddens)

Lower Respiratory Disorders Chapter 31.pptx

M13_IV Meds & Infusions (4).pptx

During Class:

Instructor presentation of concept and exemplars: lower respiratory disorders
Class discussion and activity

After Class (1.16.25) for class on 1.21.25

Study for Exam I on 1.21.25

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page

Dosage Calc-360 Module on IVs-due 1/18

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