Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
Summer 7-29-2022
Document Type
Project
Course Number
NURS 6810
Course Name
Advanced Pathophysiology for the Advance Practice Nurse
Professor’s Name
Dr. Deana Batross and Dr. Shivani Bhatnagar
Keywords
COPD, Treatment, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Signs and Symptoms
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
This poster presentation overviews the pathophysiologic process and accompanying disease characteristics associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Studies suggest that its incidence will only increase in the future. COPD risk factors include smoking tobacco, environmental chemical/pollution irritants, and genetic predisposition. Smoking is the most common cause of COPD, and cessation can improve patient outcomes drastically. This chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overview discusses the importance of knowledge of COPD, signs, symptoms, pathophysiology, peri-operative management, treatments, and prevention.
Licensing Permission
Copyright, all rights reserved. Fair Use
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Alex, "Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathophysiology" (2022). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 498.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/498