Compare and Contrast COPD and Pneumonia

Compare and Contrast COPD and Pneumonia

Type of document           Essay

2 Pages

Subject area         Nursing

Academic Level Undergraduate

Style      APA

Number of references  3

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Compare and contrast the pathophysiology between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumococcal pneumonia. Include any types of cellular injury or cellular adaptation that may occur. Evaluate if an inflammatory response is present and discuss the impact of that response. In the case of COPD, discuss the type of patient education you would implement to help with the patient’s understanding of the disease and to improve compliance with a treatment plan.