NCP Impaired Gas Exchange
NCP Impaired Gas Exchange
NCP Impaired Gas Exchange
Maintain
patent airway
by positioning,
suctioning,
use of airway
adjuncts.
Reposition
frequently,
placing patient
in sitting
positions and
supine to side
positions.
Avoid
positioning
patient with a
pneumonecto
my on the
operative side.
Favor the
“good lung
down”
position.
Encourage or
assist with
deep
breathing
exercises and
pursed-lip
breathing as
appropriate.
DEPENDENT:
Administer
supplemental
oxygen via
nasal cannula,
partial
rebreathing
mask, or high
humidity face
mask as
indicated.
Monitor graph
of ABGs, pulse
oximetry
readings.