Emphysema Teaching 1057
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid or control stress, which can exacerbate disease.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
Related teachings
Emphysema Teaching 1071Taught that the lungs are two sac-like organs located in the chest cavity.Emphysema Teaching 1075Taught that, in Emphysema, there is an enlargement and loss of elasticity of the alveoli resulting in decreased air exchange and air trapping.Emphysema Teaching 1079Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Emphysema, such as: shortness of breath and barrel chest, among others.Emphysema Teaching 1083Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid fatigue by using energy-conserving techniques, among others.