A pulmonary function test was established on Mr. Smith. The…

A pulmonary function test was established on Mr. Smith. The following results are as follows:                       PARAMETERS % PREDICTED FEV1  67 FEF  25-75 62 FEF 200-1200 70 FVC 64 TLC 92 VC 87 What can you conclude from the following results?

The patient must be instructed on how to use an MDI with a s…

The patient must be instructed on how to use an MDI with a spacer. The patient lives by herself and only speaks her native language. What are the best ways to instruct her prior to discharge?I. Give a written step by step instruction II. Demonstrate in the appropriate orderIII. Tell them the instructions very slowly so that they may understand.IV. Give step by step instructional illustrations if available

A patient with COPD is in the hospital and currently on oxyg…

A patient with COPD is in the hospital and currently on oxygen on 2L NC with a saturation of 92% . The patient was taken off of oxygen and SpO2 is 89% with a PaO2 of 59 mmHg at rest. The patient was ambulated by physical therapy and saturation did not change. How would this effect reimbursment of oxygen  for this patient?