Pulmonary disorders can lead to psychiatric disturbances such as anxiety, delirium, and psychosis, especially when accompanied by:
a. paroxysmal cough
b. dependency on supplemental oxygen
c. hypoxia
d. copious amount of sputum
C
Pulmonary disorders, when accompanied by hypoxia, have a greater chance of leading to psychiatric disturbances such as delirium, psychosis, and anxiety. Because of this threat, in some cases of severe breathing problems or shortness of breath, psychiatric treatment may be required if the client does not respond positively to reassurance and medical nursing management.
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