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1. Pleural Effusion Nursing Diagnosis

   atm24 replied to atm24's topic in Student Assist

   I'm thinking something along the lines of ineffective airway clearance r/t decreased lung expansion secondary to pleural effusion aeb CO2 level of 30. I'm not sure if the CO2 level is correct evidence for that diagnosis, though. I'm also thinking abo...

2. Pleural Effusion Nursing Diagnosis

   atm24 replied to atm24's topic in Student Assist

   Yes, the patient was in pain. She complained of pain of a 4 on a scale of 0-10 in her midback. She stated that she had been experiencing that pain for the past 2 months. She was able to move herself and do her ADLs without assistance. She was able to...

3. Pleural Effusion Nursing Diagnosis

   atm24 posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hi! I am working on a care plan and I am having a difficult time coming up with 2 nursing diagnosis. My pts main problems are pleural effusion and pancreatitis. The RR were within normal limits. O2 was 30. She is a smoker but was on nicotine patches ...