Emphysema

Question 1

CIs for treating Emphysema

Answer 1

prolonged positioning in prone or supine

postural drainage in sever hemoptysis, congestive heart failure, positional dyspnea in head down position, pulmonary edema/embolism

postural drainage directly after client has eaten

prolonged tapotment in presence of chest wall pain, unstable angina, pulmonary embolism, rib fracture, prolonged steroid use, hemoptysis

clients with cardiac or renal disorders shouldnt increase water intake

Question 2

Positioning should be _____ or to comfort (side lying seated etc)

Answer 2

semi supine

Question 3

self care for ephysema

Answer 3

shortness of breath can be relieved by having client sit and lean forward or stand and lean forward on counter then practices pursed lip breathing

self massage to scalenes, intercostals, costal margins

stretching of shoulder girdle and accessory muscles of inhalation is helpful