Question

So D.B. has copd and is being admitted in the hospital for shortness of breath and swellings on extremities, what teaching would a nurse review with D.B. while he is hospitalized?.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

*Teaching would the nurse review with D.B while he is hospitalized.

        * Proper technique to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) at home.

        * Importance of maintaining a good emotional status by avoiding

          stressful situations and disturbances for prevent aggrevation of

          symtoms of COPD.

       * Avoiding sternous exercises which act as a trigger for symptoms like

         hypoxemia.

       * Avoiding other triggering factors like air pollutants (Dust,aerosol sprays,talcum

          fumes etc) ,extreme hot and cold environment.

       * Importance of stop smoking or avoid use of tobacco products.

       * Avoiding close contact with people who have respiratory infections.