Nursing Implications\Care
In providing
care for a patient diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, the goal of care is to:
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Maintain
lung function as close to normal as possible by controlling respiratory infection
and clearing airways of mucus.
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Administering
nutritional therapy such as enzyme, mineral and vitamin supplements to maintain
adequate growth
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Educate
patient and family members in counseling, care instruction, airway clearance techniques
and use of equipment
In the assessment of my
patient I would assess lung sounds, respiration rate, depth, pulse,
temperature, capillary refill, blood pressure, as well as other vitals.
Specifically in patients with Cystic Fibrosis, I would focus my assessment on
lung function, oxygen saturation, weight and height and sputum or cough
production. I would be responsible for nutritional needs, nebulizer therapy,
care of indwelling venous devices, enteral feeding, oxygen therapy (including
inceptive therapy), and psychosocial\emotional support. As by protocol, I would
practice proper hand hygiene but also if my patient was at risk for developing
an infection I would pay special attention to cross-contamination by friends or
family with the patient and make sure to education them on prevention of
spreading infection. In my communication with the patient, I would provide
verbal instructions for treatment and care, demonstration of motor skills, and
printed instructions for at-home review. I would ensure efficacy of teaching by
asking the patient to explain instructions and demonstrate motor skills. I
would refer patient to the appropriate specialists and support groups.
The website I would recommend
is the website by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.cff.org/.
I would recommend to anybody who is interested in being educated or is
diagnosed Cystic Fibrosis because it provides reliable, up-to-date information available
for most issues on Cystic Fibrosis. The website is accurate, current and
readable. Navigating around the website was very easy, they was lots of bold
texts and pictures for the different links. They had recent news on the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation and their mission, how to live with Cystic Fibrosis,
caregiver help pages, and resources for more information. They also provided
contact information such as a toll free number and a search box for locating
care centers near patients.
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