Nursing Interventions for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
September 6, 2010 | In: Nursing Interventions
Nursing Interventions: Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Maintain a patent airway by suctioning. Use sterile, non-traumatic technique.
- Ensure adequate humidification to help liquefy tenacious secretions.
- Provide any other means of communication for the patient on mechanical ventilation.
- Gives sedatives as ordered to reduce restlessness.
- Reposition the patient often. A high fowler position may be needed.
- Note and record any changes in respiratory status, temperature, or hypotension that may indicate a deteriorating condition.
- Record caloric intake. Administer tube feedings and parenteral nutrition as ordered.
- To promote health and prevent fatigue, arrange the alternate periods of rest and activity.
- Maintain joint mobility by performing passive range-of-motion exercises.
- Provide meticulous skin care to prevent skin breakdown.
- Provide emotional support.
- Monitor the patient’s level of consciousness, noting confussion or mental sluggishness.
- Closely monitor the patient’s heart rate and blood pressure.
- Frequently evaluate the patient’s serum electrolyte levels.
- Monitor and record the patient’s response to medication.
- Evaluate the patient’s nutritional intake.