Hi there im a student and i don't know if i am posting this in the correct place but i was wondering if anyone would be kind enough and offer a few pointers on a possible exam question..
Q) Discuss the immediate nursing care required for the care of a COPD patient who has been admitted with breathlessness etc..
So far, i have said do an overall assessment such as airway (try to maintain airway by sitting patient upright), observe breathing and encourage pursing of lips and slow breaths. Take temperature to obtain whether the patient has a possible chest infection (observe any evidence of sputum). Commence oxygen therapy if sats are below a certain level.. (This is where i am stuck as i am unsure what sort of oxygen therapy would be best)
