COMMON NURSING DIAGNOSIS

Lower Respiratory SystemBy Labrador, Mary Felice

Pulmonary HypertensionNursing Diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to changes in alveolar

membrane and increases pulmonary vascular resistance Decreased cardiac output related decreased blood return Risk for infection related to invasive procedure

(catheterization) Acute pain related to diminished arterial circulation and

oxygenation of tissues Fluid volume excess related to fluid retention and edema Ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased O2

supply

Cystic FibrosisNursing Diagnosis: Ineffective airway clearance related to

excessive production of thick mucus and decreased ciliary action

Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements related to impaired digestive process and absorption of nutrients

Risk for infection related to stasis of respiratory secretions and development of atelectasis

Pulmonary EmbolismNursing Diagnosis: Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to

tracheobronchial obstruction Impaired Gas exchange related to altred blood

flow to alveoli or to major portions of the lung Ineffective Caediopulmonary Tissue perfusion

related to interruption of blood flowFear/Anxiety related to severe dyspnea/inability

to breathe normally, perceived threat of death

Cor PulmonaleNursing Diagnosis: Decreased cardiac output related to

enlargement of the right ventricle of the heart

Impaired gas exchange related to poor oxygenation and blood flow

SilicosisNursing Diagnosis: Ineffective airway clearance related to

tracheal bronchial inflammation and increased sputum production