ANA - Bronchitis care

Interventions: Place in [blank_start]Fowler’s[blank_end] or the [blank_start]tripod[blank_end] position to facilitate [blank_start]breathing[blank_end] & lung expansion (assists in reducing the [blank_start]WOB[blank_end]) Administer O2 as ordered Administer medications as ordered Provide referral to [blank_start]respiratory[blank_end] therapist: assist with postural drainage & percussion to facilitate movement of [blank_start]secretions[blank_end] Monitor patient’s [blank_start]fluid[blank_end] intake to reduce viscosity of secretions Provide rest between activities Teach breathing techniques to control breathing pattern (i.e [blank_start]pursed[blank_end] lip or abdominal breathing) Coughing and deep breathing every [blank_start]two[blank_end] hours when awake (lean [blank_start]forward[blank_end] during coughs)