Question

mention the contraindications and nursing implications to specific health assessment findings Dyspnea or wheezing

Answer 1

   Dyspnea:-
?    Dyspnea is shortness of breath or breathlessness.Shortness of breath can be a symptom of health problem often related to heart ot lung disease..Temporary dyspnea you can experience even after an intense workout also..
Contra indication;
      -Smoking is the most obvious risk factor for shortness of breath..
? -Air pollution and air borne chemicals.and pollen also contraindication for shortness of breath..when there is poor air quality,use mask to filter out lung irritants and keep your environment well ventilated...
? -weight gain also contraindication for dyspnea..so losing weight can be beneficial in many ways,reducing stress on the heart and lung makes easy to exercise and strenghthen the heart and lung..
?Nursing implications:-
      -Make the patient comfortable by elivating the head end..
? -After checking oxygen saturation administer oxygen as per doctor advise to help ease the symptoms of shortness of breath..
   -Provide air movement in the patient's environment..
? -Assess and record respiratory rate every 4 hours
? -Check the ABG level..
   -Observe for breathing pattern and sounds
   -Administer prescribed bronchodilators and corticosteroids..
    - Administer prescribed opioids to relieving dyspnea..
? -Encourage deep breath by using spirometer..
? -Encourage small frequent meals to prevent crowding of the diaphram
? -Encourage salt restricted diet,because salt causes the body fluid retain,so reducing salt intake will help to reduce fluid that buildup in your lungs at night..
?    -Encourage patient to avoid processed food,canned or frozen food and fast food..
    -Encourage the patient to use 2 pillows for head to reduce lung congestion..
?    -Privide psychological support to family and patient..
?    -Teach the patient breathing technique to use during dyspneic episodes..
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