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Nursing Care Plan for Impaired Gas Exchange by Adelaine Loresto is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The patient presented with impaired gas exchange and signs of respiratory distress including use of accessory muscles and purse lip breathing. Vital signs showed an elevated respiratory rate of 25. Nursing interventions included monitoring vitals, encouraging deep breathing exercises, elevating the head of the bed, administering oxygen, and reinforcing the need for rest. The goal of decreasing the respiratory rate to below 20 was met after 4 hours.
- Author
- Adelaine Loresto
- Language
- EN