According to our research of Texas and other state lists there were 48 registered sex offenders living in Port Lavaca, Texas as of March 28, 2017. The ratio of number of residents in Port Lavaca to the number of sex offenders is 256 to 1. Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Victoria, TX (26.1 miles , pop. 60,603).
NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Risk for impaired respiratory function. 1  ineffective breathing pattern related to: 2  increased rate and decreased depth of respirations associated with fear and anxiety. 3  decreased rate and depth of respirations associated with the depressant effect of anesthesia and some medications (e.g. narcotic [opioid] analgesics).
If the patient is suffering from an acute attack of dyspnea and has a history of chronic airflow limitation, certain nursing measures can help relieve anxiety and improve ventilation. The patient should respond favorably to a calm, reassuring manner and an explanation of what is being done to relieve the shortness of breath.