Nanda Nursing Diagnosis

Pleural effusion Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleura, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during respiration. Etiology of Pleural Effusion Various causes of pleural effusion are: Neoplasms, such as bronchogenic and metastatic neoplasms. Cardiovascular, such as congestive heart failure, pulmonary embolus and pericarditis. Diseases of the abdomen, such as pancreatitis, ascites, abscess and Meigs syndrome. Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites microbacterial. Trauma Other causes such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, nephrotic sindroms and uremia. Signs and Symptoms of Pleural Effusion Cough Dyspnea varies Complaints of chest pain (pleuritic pain) In severe effusions occur protrusion intercostal space. Chest movement was reduced and delayed on the part of the experience effusion. Percussion dims above pleural eff...