University Case Study: COPD, Nursing Care, and Medications

This case study analyzes a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), detailing the diagnosis, risk factors, and physiological impacts of the disease. It includes a comprehensive nursing care plan addressing acute pain, ineffective tissue perfusion, and anxiety, with specific goals, interventions, and rationales. The discharge plan emphasizes patient education, pulmonary rehabilitation, and medication management to prevent exacerbations. The medication section reviews Simvastatin and Clopidogrel, including their mechanisms of action, purposes, and potential drug interactions. The assignment provides a detailed overview of COPD management from a nursing perspective, incorporating assessment, intervention, and discharge planning strategies.