Section: 13.19.2 - Hemothorax and Emphysema | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org


  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe the clinical manifestation of Hemothorax.
    • Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Hemothorax.
    • Discuss the complications of Hemothorax.
    • Describe the medical management of Hemothorax.
    • Discuss the nursing management of Hemothorax.
    • Describe the clinical manifestation of Emphysema.
    • Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Emphysema.
    • Discuss the complications of Emphysema.
    • Describe the medical management of Emphysema.
    • Discuss the nursing management of Emphysema.
              Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 14 minutes.

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              • Required Learning Resources and Activities
              • Read the sections Introduction, Etiology, Epidemiology, and pathophysiology. (5 minutes)

              • Read the section symptoms. (1 mins)

              • Read the sections History, Physical and Evaluation. (8 minutes)

              • Read the section complications. (1 minute)

              • Read the section are there any complications. ( 1min)

              • Read the entire page. (10 minutes)

              • Read the entire page. (20 minutes)

              • Read the sections Introductions, what causes empyema. (4 minutes)

              • Read the section Introduction, Etiology, Epidemiology, and pathophysiology. (6 minutes)

              • Read the sections How is it diagnosed. (1 min)

              • Read the sections History, Physical, and Evaluation. (4 minutes)

              • Read the complications. (1 min)

              • Read the section complications. (1min)

              • Read the section treatment and management. ( 4 minutes)

              • Read the sections patient education and enhancing health care team outcome. (4 minutes)

              • Read the section how is it treated. (3 minutes)

              • Additional Learning Resources
              • Read the entire webpage.

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              • Quiz Unit
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                Quiz: Unit 3.19.2

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