Question

how you might prevent difficulty breathing. what you might observe if a person has difficulty breathing. what you might ask a dying person to better understand their needs. comfort measures that might be helpful

Answer 1

Difficulty breathing	Observation	to better understand their needs	Comfort measures
Providing propped up position can improve the lung cap to breath	Dyspnea Inability to breathe easily in lying down position Increased respiratory rate, decreased oxygen saturation	Do you need medication to ease your breathing difficulties	Provide high Fowler's position Administer oxygen
Administer bronchodilators to relieve constrictions and open pathway to breathe easily	Cyanosis Use of accessory muscles to breath	How are you feeling after medication administration Do you need any further assistance to make you more comfortable	Medication administration Psychological and emotional support Monitoring oxygen saturation
Remove any allergy, trigger and treat symptomatically Teach breathing exercises	Clubbing of nails in a severe shortage of oxygen for a more extended period	Do you feel anxious Is there any complaints of allergy	Provide a calm and quiet environment Provide a dust-free,pollutant-free atmosphere Provide spiritual support to regain hope