Nursing diagnoses for pneumonia are formulated based on thorough assessment and thenurse’sclinical judgment, tailored to each patient’s condition. While their use varies by setting, the nurse’s expertise shapes the care plan to prioritize patient needs. Based on assessment data, here are examples...
30. 2. Performing thoracentesis is used to remove excess pleural fluid. The fluid is then analyzed to determine if it’s transudative or exudative. Transudates are substances that have passed through a membrane and usually occur in low protein states. Exudates are substances that have escaped ...