Asthma Brochure/Inforgraph
Create an infographic for a lower respiratory system disorder that includes the following components:
Risk factors associated with the common lower respiratory system disorder.
Description of three priority treatments for the lower respiratory disorder.
Description of inter professional collaborative care team members and their roles to improve health outcomes for the lower respiratory system disorder.
Description of three multidimensional nursing care strategies that support health promotion and maintenance for clients with the lower respiratory system disorder.
Description of a national organization as a support resource for your client specific to the lower respiratory system disorder.
Sample Answer
Lower Respiratory System Disorder: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Risk Factors
- Smoking: The leading risk factor for COPD is smoking. Smoke irritates and damages the lungs, leading to inflammation and airflow obstruction.
- Secondhand Smoke: Exposure to secondhand smoke can also increase the risk of developing COPD.
- Air Pollution: Long-term exposure to air pollution, such as from traffic fumes or industrial emissions, can contribute to COPD.
- Occupational Exposures: People who work in certain occupations, such as coal miners or construction workers, are at increased risk of COPD due to exposure to dust and fumes.
- Genetics: Some people may have a genetic predisposition to COPD, making them more susceptible to the effects of smoking and other risk factors.