[Answered]: Describe infectious and inflammatory disorders of…

Describe infectious and inflammatory disorders of the lower respiratory airway. 2. Identify critical assessments needed for a client with an infectious disorder of the lower respiratory airway. 3. Define disorders classified as obstructive pulmonary disease. 4. Discuss strategies for preventing and managing occupational lung diseases. 5. Describe the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension. 6. List risk factors associated with the development of a pulmonary embolism. 3/24/2025 2 Learning Objectives Continued • 7. Discuss conditions that may lead to acute respiratory distress syndrome. • 8. Differentiate acute and chronic respiratory failure. • 9. Explain the difficulties associated with early diagnosis of lung cancer. • 10. Describe nursing assessments required for a client who experiences trauma to the chest. • 11. Explain the purpose of chest tubes after thoracic surgery. • 12. Describe preoperative and postoperative nursing management for clients undergoing thoracic care.