Pneumonia: Excess fluid in the lungs from inflammation triggered by infection, Fever, crackles, purulent sputum, Sputum culture, CXR, ABGs if severely ill, Antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals. Bronchodilators, O2, IS, prevent sepsis, Influenza: Viral Infection, highly contagious,, fever/chills, body aches, HA, fatigue, weakness, Rapid test-nasal swab, Tamiflu, supportive care, rest/fluids, hand hygiene, vaccine, Tuberculosis: Communicable respiratory disease, transmitted via airborne droplets, Persistent cough, decreased weight, night sweats, dyspnea, hemoptysis, PPD, CXR, acid fast staining, sputum culture, Isoniazid, Rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol- airborne precautions, supportive care, Pulmonary Embolism: Blood clot obstructs pulmonary blood flow; often caused by DVT that breaks loose, Sharp, stabbing chest pain, restlessness, tachycardia, D-dimer, CTA, ABGs, CXR, Anticoagulants, tPA, O2, Hemothorax: Collection of blood in the pleural space, Decreased breath sounds on one side, possible decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit, pleuritic pain, CXR, ultrasound, CT, H&H, Chest tube insertion, possibly blood administration, meds for pain/sedation, Pneumothorax: Air enters the pleural space resulting in rise in chest pressure and reduction in vital capacity, Decreased breath sounds unilaterally, possible tracheal mvmt, hyperresonance on percussion, CXR, ultrasound, or CT, Chest tube insertion, meds for pain/sedation, O2, Pleural Effusion: Collection of fluid in pleural space; sign of serious disease, Decreased mvmt of chest wall on affected side, pleuritic pain, CXR & CBC, Chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, possibly antibiotics,

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