| Pulmonary Disorder | Nursing Intervention |
| 1. emphysema | hydration of at least 2L/day to thin and loosen pulmonary secretions |
| 2. asthma | teach controlled coughing |
| 3. cystic fibrosis | prevent spread of infection to others |
| 4. chronic bronchitis | identify and minimize pulmonary irritants |
| 5. pneumonia | teach diaphragmatic, pursed-lip breathing |
| 6. influenza | provide frequent mouth care to reduce chances of infection from mucus being present |
| 7. pulmonary embolus | monitor drainage from chest tube system |
| 8. pneumothorax | monitor for right-sided heart failure |
Mix and Match: Match the nursing intervention to the pulmonary disorder.
Pulmonary Disorder Nursing Intervention 1. emphysema teach diaphragmatic, pursed-lip breathing 2. asthma identify and minimize pulmonary irritants 3. cystic fibrosis provide frequent mouth care to reduce chances of infection from mucus being present 4. chronic bronchitis teach controlled coughing 5. pneumonia hydration of at least 2L/day to thin and loosen pulmonary secretions 6. influenza prevent spread of infection to others 7. pulmonary embolus monitor for right-sided heart failure 8. pneumothorax monitor drainage from chest-tube system