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Investigation into Deep Breathing through Measurement of Ventilatory Parameters and Observation of Breathing Patterns
Published on: September 16, 2019
Care of a patient with breathing difficulties
Abstract:
Use of the Roper model of nursing care enabled the patient's physical, social and psychological needs to be met. Identification of actual and potential problems in each activity of daily living enabled goals to be set and care plans to be implemented to alleviate the problems. It is important that nursing care addresses not only the physical side of nursing, but also the psychological needs of the patient and the patient's family. By identifying the patient's fears in each activity of daily living, we could offer practical help and reassurance which greatly facilitated her return to independent living.
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