I started my outline since was due. Professor wants 5 pages and 5 reputable resources in APA .

My outline:

Identify Procedure
-Lobectomy- Prevent spreading of a disease or cancer

List diseases is it used for
-Tuberculosis (chronic) bacterial infection that often infects the lungs
-Emphysema

Explain Procedure
-Removal of one or two lobes
-Thoracotomy

Explain the pathophysiology of the disease and how this procedure will benefit the patient.
-TB—-
-Emphysema—

Long term care meds, testing, etc.
-PFTs
-Smoking cessation program
-Brochopulmonary rehab
-Antibiotics
-Self care

Prognosis
-FVC, TLC and FEV1 reduction after surgery
-Eliminates the medical problem or it slows their diseases progression/eases symptoms