Question

what ate three priority assessments for chronic emphysema patient

Answer 1

Three priority assessments for chronic emphysema patient

• Airway

Continuous assessment of airway patency should be done and if any changes are found, basic life support measures should be initiated.

• Breathing

The decreased oxygen level leads to dyspnea and respiratory failure in which the gaseous exchange will be difficult even though the carbon dioxide disposal remain intact

• Circulation

Heart rate, pulse and blood pressure should be monitored frequently. An increased heart rate of more than 95 beats per minute indicates tachycardia.