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Nursing Interventions Rationale
Encourage use of relaxation and/or breathing augment therapeutic effects of analgesics.
exercises. Patient involvement in pain control measures
promotes independence and enhances sense of
well-being.
Mouth breathing and oxygen therapy can
Offer frequent oral hygiene. irritate and dry out mucous membranes,
potentiating general discomfort.
Instruct and assist patient in chest splinting Aids in control of chest discomfort while
techniques during coughing episodes. enhancing the effectiveness of cough effort.
These medications may be used to suppress
non-productive cough or reduce excess mucus,
Administer antitussives as indicated. Do not thereby enhancing general comfort.
suppress a productive cough; moderate
amounts of analgesics are used to relieve Coughing is necessary to mobilize secretions
pleuritic pain.
and suppressing cough will cause retained
secretions and delay resolution of pneumonia.
Administer analgesics as prescribed. Medications allow for pain relief and the ability
Encourage patient to take analgesics before to deep breathe and cough. Analgesics help
discomfort becomes severe. prevent peak periods of pain.
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