Nursing Care Plan Pneumonia
PNEUMONIA
I. Pathophysiology
a. Inflammation of the lung parenchyma associated with
alveolar edema and congestion that impairs gas exchange
b. Common pathogens
i. Viruses
1. Common causative organisms include respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza
2. Accounts for approximately half of all cases of
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
ii. Bacteria
1. Divided into typical and atypical types
I. Pathophysiology
a. Inflammation of the lung parenchyma associated with
alveolar edema and congestion that impairs gas exchange
b. Common pathogens
i. Viruses
1. Common causative organisms include respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza
2. Accounts for approximately half of all cases of
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
ii. Bacteria
1. Divided into typical and atypical types
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