COPD and Cardiovascular Disease

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Primary Medical Diagnosis: COPD and Cardiovascular Disease Henry Williams is a 80-year-old male who was admitted last night with an acute exacerbation of COPD. He was brought in to the Emergency Department at 2200 and was admitted to the medical-surgical unit at 2330. Allergies: Penicillin Home Meds: fluticasone propionate 250mcg/salmeterol 50mcg inhaler Q12H montelukast sodium 10mg PO every evening rosuvastatin calcium 20mg PO every evening ASA 81mg PO daily metoprolol tartrate 50mg PO daily lisinopril 12.5mg PO daily albuterol inhaler 2 puffs PRN for acute shortness of breath Past Medical History/Surgical History: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiovascular disease (CVD), asthma, hearing loss (wears hearing aids), and appendectomy at age 15 What are 4 priority nursing diagnosis as followed by related to and as evidenced by ?

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