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    Care of at Risk and Sick Adult Clients With Alteration - Problems in Oxygenation

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    The document discusses signs and symptoms of oxygenation problems and respiratory diseases. It lists common symptoms of hypoxia including restlessness, headache, confusion and bluish skin. Severe hypoxia can cause slow heart rate and extreme restlessness. The most common respiratory diseases named are asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and tuberculosis. Common signs of respiratory diseases include coughing, difficulty breathing, wheezing and shortness of breath.

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    CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

    COLLEGE OF NURSING

    Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines

    NAME: VINNES ANN V. INFANTE

    SECTION: 3D

    Discussion board: 1.4 Care of at Risk and Sick Adult Clients with Alterations/
    Problems in Oxygenation

    What are the signs and symptoms of a patient with an oxygenation problem? 5
    points

    Hypoxia is low levels of oxygen in your body tissues. It causes symptoms like confusion,
    restlessness, difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and bluish skin. Many chronic heart
    and lung conditions can put you at risk for hypoxia. Hypoxia can be life-threatening. If
    you are experiencing symptoms of hypoxia, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

    Hypoxia symptoms vary depending on the severity, underlying cause, and what parts of
    your body are affected. When your oxygen is low, you might feel like you can’t breathe
    or think properly. Some hypoxia symptoms include:

    ● Restlessness.
    ● Headache.
    ● Confusion.
    ● Anxiety.
    ● Rapid heart rate (tachycardia).
    ● Rapid breathing (tachypnea).
    ● Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (dyspnea).

    Severe hypoxia can cause additional symptoms:

    ● Slow heart rate (bradycardia).


    ● Extreme restlessness.
    ● Bluish skin (cyanosis).
    What are the most common respiratory diseases that you know? 5 points

    ● Asthma.
    ● COPD.
    ● Cystic Fibrosis.
    ● Lung Cancer.
    ● Tuberculosis.
    ● Bronchitis.
    ● Pneumonia.
    ● Emphysema.

    Give at least 5 common signs and symptoms of respiratory diseases. 5 points

    ● Absence of breathing (apnea)


    ● Cough that gets more severe over time
    ● Coughing up blood (hemoptysis)
    ● Coughing up clear, yellow, light brown, or green mucus
    ● Difficulty breathing
    ● Loose, wet cough that produces thick white or yellow phlegm
    ● Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
    ● Shortness of breath
    ● Wheezing (whistling sound made with breathing)

    REFERENCES:

    World Health Organization. (n.d.). Chronic respiratory diseases. World Health Organization. Retrieved
    October 21, 2022, from https://www.who.int/health-topics/chronic-respiratory-diseases

    — Written By Healthgrades Editorial Staff Updated on January 7. (2021, January 7). Respiratory
    symptoms. Healthgrades. Retrieved October 21, 2022, from
    https://www.healthgrades.com/right-care/lungs-breathing-and-respiration/respiratory-symptoms

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