MEDICINE
ONCOLOGY
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“ I will contact my doctor if I sudden pain.”
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“ Oxygen therapy has no side effects and it will always help mybreathing.”
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“ I won’t worry if I have skin changes, since this does not haveanything to do with my breathing.”
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“ I will make sure to continue my schedule at home, sinceactivity is good for my breathing.”
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Detailed explanation-1: -Allowing time with breathless patients, talking calmly to them and instructing them to breathe slowly, and breathing with them, can be highly effective.
Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to initiating treatments, nurses should assess breathlessness; provide support and information to patients and their families about dyspnea; instruct patients in breathing control, relaxation, and distraction methods; and help patients set realistic goals for participation in social activities.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nurses used several signs to infer dyspnea: tachypnea, difficulty speaking, accessory muscle use, nasal flaring, and restless movements were behaviors used frequently to assess for distress; heart rate and fearful facial expression were signs used less often (Additional file 21: Figure S18).
Detailed explanation-4: -Explain the Paperwork Thoroughly. Make sure you read through the discharge paperwork with the patient and their family members to ensure they understand everything completely. Review medications. Never make assumptions. Follow Up. 29-Jul-2019