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Ambulate patient as tolerated with doctor’s Ambulation can further break up and move
order three times daily. secretions that block the airways.
Extra activity can worsen shortness of breath.
Encourage frequent rest periods and teach Ensure the patient rests between strenuous
patient to pace activity.
activities.
Encourage small frequent meals. This prevents crowding of the diaphragm.
This conserves energy and avoids overexertion and
Help patient with ADLs, as necessary.
fatigue.
Avail a fan in the room. Moving air can decrease feelings of air hunger.
Educate patient or significant other proper These allow sufficient mobilization of secretions.
breathing, coughing, and splinting methods.
Teach patient about:
• pursed-lip breathing
• abdominal breathing
• performing relaxation techniques
• performing relaxation techniques These measures allow patient to participate in
maintaining health status and improve ventilation.
• taking prescribed medications
(ensuring accuracy of dose and
frequency and monitoring adverse
effects)
• scheduling activities to avoid fatigue
and provide for rest periods
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