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Mrs. Anderson age 82 Medical history: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus Mrs. Anderson is an 82-year-old female who was admitted to the hospital with complaints of increased shortness of breath, wheezing, productive cough with yellow sputum and generalized weakness. She has a history of COPD and has been experiencing frequent exacerbations in the past few months. On assessment her oxygen saturation levels are low and she seems to be in respiratory distress. 1. Based on the assessment, write a nursing diagnosis for Mrs. Anderson. 2. What other assessments would the nurse perform? 3. What nursing interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to initiate? 4. What medications would the nurse expect to be prescribed to this patient? 5. What would the nurse teach Mrs. Anderson about her condition? 6. What risk factors contribute to the exacerbation of COPD in elderly patients like Mrs. Anderson?
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