NUR177 - Fighting to Breathe: COPD (1.5 HR)

Purpose: Upon completion of this course the participants’ will have an increased understanding of COPD. Objectives: 1. Discuss COPD; 2. Explain the respiratory system; 3. List diagnostic studies often done to diagnose COPD; 4. Explore complications of COPD; 5. List and discuss nursing diagnoses and interventions for the patient with COPD; 6. Discuss pulmonary rehabilitation.