Care plan for Cystic Fibrosis

Care plan for Cystic Fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis refers to a severe genetic infection that severely interferes with both the digestive and respiratory systems. It is characterized by the respiratory passages being filled with sticky mucus which makes it difficult for the body to clear various microorganisms. For a patient diagnosed with the condition, there is a need to provide quality care to ensure that he or she breathes and eats properly. The analysis entails formulating a clinical care plan for a patient diagnosed with the condition with the focus being on three areas affiliated with the patient’s diagnosis. The care plan includes assessing the presence of any lung infections by conducting regular computerized tomography scans on the chest and bronchoscopies. It also includes providing the patient with either intravenous or oral antibiotics due to the recurrent pulmonary exacerbations. Furthermore, the care entails supplying the patient with nutrients either using a tube that passes through her nose or the tube being surgically placed into her stomach to ensure that she receives enough nutrients.
Keywords: Cystic fibrosis, care
Care Plan for Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis refers to a severe genetic infection that severely interferes with both the digestive and respiratory systems. The organs that are most affected are the lungs, pancreas, intestine, and liver. In most situations, patients wi…