Patient diagnosed with Pneumonia and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A nurse is taking care of a 65 year patient diagnosed with pneumonia, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Temp 101, cough with copious sputum, difficulty walking up the stairs. o2 saturation 89. 1.What five (5) priority nursing diagnoses? 2.What are 5 diagnoses test for this patient and why?

3. The following expected outcome are set: 1. improve airway patency 2) promote rest and conserve energy 3) promote fluid intake 4) maintain nutrition. for each discuss the various independent nursing action and rationale.

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