Ineffective Breathing Pattern

 

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Definition: inspiration and/or expiration that does not provide adequate ventilation

1. Your initials (required): 

2. Defining Characteristics- check those that apply to your client:

None- high risk diagnosis  dyspnea use of accessory muscles  altered chest excursion  decreased depth of breathing prolonged expiratory phase  pursed lip breathing  orthopnea    splinted or guarded respiration 
changes in respiratory rate, pattern  tachycardia 

3. Related Factors- check those that apply to your client:

anxiety  body position  chest deformity  fatigue  neuromuscular dysfunction  pain  obesity  medications


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5. Outcome Criteria (short term) 

6. Evaluation: Was the outcome criteria met? 

Yes- Give Evidence:

No- Explain how you would change the plan: 

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