The purpose of this essay is to explore nursing care priorities for a patient with a common health problem. A common health problem is a disease or condition that occurs most often within a population. The author has chosen Scenario 3 for this essay and will describe the nursing assessment and care planning provided to a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The WHO definition of COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic airway obstruction that impedes normal breathing and is not fully reversible (). According to), it is estimated that there are more than 3 million people in the UK with COPD. It is common later in life and there are approximately 25,000 deaths each year, of which 15% of COPD cases are work-related (patient identity will remain anonymous in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct on Patient Confidentiality (). However, the patient will be referred to as Mr. B in this essay The author has chosen eating and drinking as a priority for Mr. B. COPD patients are at increased risk of malnutrition and nurses must. ensure that patients are screened and offered advice or referral if necessary (). If this priority is managed well, it will have a positive effect on other priorities (, 2012). 101 (), the treatment and care provided must take into account the individual needs and preferences of each person. The care and treatment must take into account the individual needs and choices of people To enable people to make informed decisions. , there must be good communication, supported by evidence-based practice (). regarding Mr. B and his eating and drinking...... middle of paper ......r disease causes them (). Service users expect respect and sensitivity as well as competent treatment and practical support. Nurses must be willing to interact with patients with effective therapeutic communication and demonstrate the 6 Cs (). It is clear that nutritional and fluid intake is important for people with COPD. It is a long-term illness, which allows sufferers to self-manage and be informed about the importance of their health choices (by implementing a health model or theory). nursing care and following the ASPIRE cycle, it would seem impossible for the primary caregiver not to treat Mr. B holistically Every aspect of his life is affected by his COPD and assessing and supporting the plan of care with. an evidence-based practice, by being in partnership with Mr. B every step of the way, he would be able to get the treatment he needs..54