Precipitating Factor

Predisposing Factor

Corona Virus

Age: 65 years old and older

Travelers

Country: Beijing, China

Direct contact with the infected person

Immunocompromised

Gender: Male

Droplet
Transmission

SARS-CoV
attaches to
Epithelial Cells

Virus enters the

bloodstream
(Viremia)

Passes through
Increase heat
the hypothalamus
production

Affects the normal

thermal regulation

Affects the Lungs

(air sacs)

Sensory receptors
detect substances

Initiate action
potentials
Triggers cough
reflex
Pass along the
vagus nerve to
medulla oblangata

Cough

Ineffective Airway
Clearance related to
ineffective cough

Fever (38C
above)

Increase body
temperature

Increases pressure
on the alveoli

Inflammation of
the air sacs

Hyperthermia
related to viral

Lung tissues
become inflamed
and scarred

infection
PNEUMONIA

Provide tepid sponge bath

Remove excess clothing and covers
Encourage client to increase oral fluid intake
up to 2000cc of water per day
Maintain bed rest
Administer antipyretic as indicated

(semi-fowlers or highfowlers position)

Administer oxygen

as

indicated
Encourage to increase
oral fluid intake
Encourage

If treated:
Recovery

If not
treated:
enters the
Encourage client to perform handwashing
circulatory at
system
all times
Instruct client to cover his/her mouth when
coughing or sneezing; use sleeves;
Sepsispaper

Antibiotics
Antiviral
Steroids
Mechanical Ventilation

Oxygen does not

get into the
bloodstream

Elevate the head of bed

tissues
Client infected with the disease should wear
mask always
DEATH
The patient should be in negative
pressure
isolation room
Environmental

cleaning

and

techniques should be followed

disinfection

Reduced ability of
the lung to recoil
and expel air

Difficulty in
breathing

deep

LEGEND and coughing

breathing
Precipitating and
exercises
Predisposing Factors
Disease Process
Shortness of
Signs and Symptoms
breath
Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing
ImpairedInterventions
Gas
Exchange
to
Medical related
Management
altered oxygen
Nursing Management
supply
Diagnostic and
Laboratory Tests
Complications

Blood gases
Blood tests
Chest X-ray
CT Scan
Culture or assays (nasal and

throat swabs)