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Nursing Care of Dyspnea: The 6th Vital Sign in Individuals with ...

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<strong>Nurs<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Best Practice Guidel<strong>in</strong>eAppendix N: Plan <strong>of</strong> Action for Manag<strong>in</strong>gAcute Exacerbation <strong>of</strong> COPDSample 1:Contact ListService Name Phone NumberRespirologistFamily PhysicianContact PersonAfter 5 p.m. onweekdays/weekendsHospital EmergencyOthers:I Feel WellMy Symptoms■ I sleep well and my appetite is good.■ I am able to do my exercises.My Actions■ I avoid th<strong>in</strong>gs that may make my symptoms worse.■ I plan each day <strong>in</strong> advance.■ I take my medication as prescribed by my doctor.■ I eat healthy food.■ I do my exercises on a regular basis.My Regular TreatmentName <strong>of</strong> Medication Dose Number <strong>of</strong> Puffs/Pills Frequency129

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