COPD Case Study

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Discharge medications: Lanttis 18 units daily, insulin Lispro if 50$ of meal consumed, standard scale Januvia 100mg daily, trandol 50mg p.o q. 8 hours p.r.n pain, Remeron 7.5 mg p.o daily Collaborative issues; Have patient follow up with a dietitian in regards to low sodium diet. With the patient having a history of COPD, too much sodium or salt in your diet causes water retention, which may affect your ability to breathe. ("COPD Nutrition Guide: 5 Diet Tips for COPD Patients") Patient will also be educated on managing the symptoms that are associated with COPD. COPD can’t be cured but its symptoms can be managed and controlled through various treatments, including medicines and pulmonary rehabilitation. Pulmonary rehabilitation includes

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