Learn about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in this comprehensive nursing lecture. Explore the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, types (chronic bronchitis and emphysema), complications, and diagnostic methods for COPD. Understand the chronic inflammation and narrowing of bronchioles, loss of alveoli elasticity, and limited gas exchange associated with the disease. Discover the differences between "blue bloaters" and "pink puffers," and examine common symptoms such as chronic cough, dyspnea, and abnormal lung sounds. Investigate complications like heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, and increased risk of lung cancer. Gain valuable knowledge for NCLEX preparation and nursing practice in pulmonary care.
COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema - NCLEX Part 1
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
COPD
Gas Exchange
Pink Puffers
Signs Symptoms
Complications
Taught by
RegisteredNurseRN
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews
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COPD courses are beneficial resources for understanding COPD and the other 2 conditions that could occur like emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
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very interesting course on COPD, chronic bronchitis and Emphysema. i can clearly identify and make a differential diagnosis for these conditions based on this lecture
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this is really amazing and easy to learn n understand .its really helpful to learn subject. good information about copd chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
