Nurses can employ a number of different strategies when caring for patients with lower respiratory diseases. This will ensure a safe, effective and multidimensional practice. A good example of this is education. Patients are educated about their disease, the medications they take, and lifestyle changes that could improve their health (such as quitting smoking). They also learn what treatment options may be available. Additionally, nurses should assess the client’s condition regularly in order to determine if there are any changes or signs of deterioration in their health status over time.
Collaboration with members of your healthcare team, or other specialists if necessary, is another key strategy to deliver quality care. For example, collaborating with a pulmonary specialist may help provide better insight into how certain treatments will affect the patient’s overall condition and guide decisions regarding further management accordingly.
Finally, involving family members in the client’s care plan can also be beneficial since it allows them to gain knowledge about a loved one’s illness while providing additional support throughout this difficult ordeal – which can play an important role in helping clients manage their symptoms and adhere to treatment plans more effectively over time.