Nursing Care of Dyspnea: The 6th Vital Sign in Individuals with ...
Nursing Care of Dyspnea: The 6th Vital Sign in Individuals with ...
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>eMy Symptoms Cont<strong>in</strong>ue to Get WorseMy SymptomsMy Actions. . . have not improved or they have become worse ■ I call my contact person.■ After 5 p.m. or on the weekend, and I am unable towait, I will go to the hospital or a walk-<strong>in</strong> cl<strong>in</strong>ic.I Feel I am <strong>in</strong> DangerMy SymptomsIn any situation if:■ I am very short <strong>of</strong> breath, agitated, confusedand/or drowsy.■ I have chest pa<strong>in</strong>.My Actions■ I will dial 911 for an ambulance to take me to thenearest hospital emergencyOther Doctor RecommendationsRepr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>with</strong> permission: B. C. Decker, Inc.Bourbeau, J., Nault, D., & Borycki, E. (2002). Comprehensive management <strong>of</strong> chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease. Hamilton, Ontario: B.C. Decker, Inc.Sample 2:Action PlanCHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASEACTION PLANNameFamily DoctorDr’s Telephone (day)Practice NurseAfter Hours* Every Fall See Your Doctor For An Influenza Vacc<strong>in</strong>ation131
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