copd interventions/careplan

[tinderbox]

What are some interventions/teaching you could do for a patient with long-term COPD, on continuous oxygen? He already knows oxygen precautions and to rinse his mouth out after using inhalers.

[caliotter3]

Off hand I think of energy conservation measures.

[Wellness-RN]

Teaching of Self-Management Plan (emergency care plan) to help prevent re-hospitalization: early sx reporting ie, increased cough, phlegm, wheeze; increased sob or edema, temp >100.5*, inc pillows needed for sleep or sleeping in chair, chest tightness...

[annaedRN, RN]

relaxation techniques, medication compliance/effectiveness/teaching

[KateRN1]

Teaching on pursed lip breathing, avoid using chemicals for cleaning, avoid triggers such as dust and fragrances, how to clean nebulizer equipment, what to do in case of emergency or power outage, PT/OT for ADL/IADL retraining, use of incentive spirometer, the list goes on.