Case Study: The Challenges of Self‐Management of Exacerbation of Pulmonary Symptoms

Abstract

This case study demonstrates the signs and symptoms of pulmonary exacerbation and the challenges of self-management for a female veteran. Data were obtained through the author's clinical practice in primary care nursing and research literature sources. The appropriate nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and patient outcomes were identified through the use of NANDA-International, the Nursing Interventions Classification, and the Nursing Outcomes Classification. This case study illustrates the appropriate nursing diagnosis, interventions, and outcomes pertinent to an individual with pulmonary exacerbations. It provides a framework for nurses in primary care when caring for individuals with pulmonary exacerbations. Employing the NANDA-International standardized nursing diagnoses, the Nursing Interventions Classification and the Nursing Outcomes Classification provided the needed constructs for improving care for a patient that had pulmonary issues in a primary care setting.