PROMOTING RESPIRATORY FUNCTIONING

(Learning Log )

I learned from the discussion of our professor about respiratory function are the
importance of the client’s oxygenation status and the different interventions in case of conditions
affecting airway. In Nursing Management, we should assess the nursing history and physical
examination to ensure the clients oxygenation status. Also, in planning we should consider the overall
outcomes/goals for a client with oxygenation problems are to maintain patent airway, improve comfort
and ease of breathing, improve pulmonary ventilation and oxygenation, and to prevent risks associated
with oxygenation problems such as skin and tissue breakdown and many others. Moreover, the
healthcare provider should consider the clients learning needs and for assistance with planning for
home care. Because the client teaching in maintaining airway clearance and effective gas exchange will
emphasize to the client and family the Importance of not smoking or lighting any flammable materials in
the same room. Teach the client about prescribed medications, including the rationale for the
medications, dose and possible adverse effects. And guide them the appropriate referrals to home
health agencies or community social services for assistance in obtaining medical and assistive
equipment. The nursing strategies will apply to facilitate the diffusion of gases through the alveolar
membrane include encouraging coughing, deep breathing, and suitable activity. In dependent nursing
interventions such as oxygen therapy, Tracheostomy care, and maintenance of a chest tube. Furtherly,
changing position frequently, ambulating and exercising usually maintain adequate ventilation and gas
exchange. The purpose of coughing and deep breathing exercises will help the client to prevent
respiratory system complications. It may also speed the recovery and lower the risk of lung problems
such as pneumonia. The Forced expiratory technique (huff coughing) helps moves sputum from the
small airways to the larger airways, from where they are removed by coughing as coughing alone can
not remove sputum from small airways. Hydration is the body’s ability to absorb water, the vital liquid it
needs and is based on how much is available to it because our body needs to be hydrated to function at
its best. Significantly, drinking water helps to thin the mucus lining your airways and lungs. Dehydration
can cause that mucus to thicken and get sticky, which slows down overall respiration and makes you
more susceptible to illness, allergies and other respiratory problems.

The Medications is used for respiratory are nebulization, metered dose inhaler, two general
types of spirometer, mucus clearance devices and many others. The oxygen therapy helps people with
lung diseases or breathing problems get the oxygen their bodies need to function. This oxygen is
supplemental to what you breathe in from the air. Percussion and vibration help loosen and move
mucus and secretions from the lungs and airways. Then the postural drainage is a technique that
involves laying/sitting in certain positions to drain secretions from your airways using gravity. Oxygen
delivery systems are the 0xygen Cannula (adult and child), Nasal reservoir, pendant reservoir, Face
mask, Face tent, Transtracheal catheter, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation and etc . Oxygen
delivery methods and therapy training is important to know as a healthcare provider to decrease
shortness of breath and to avoid some complications in respiratory health. Finally, the most important
responsibilities of respiratory nurses include conducting diagnostic tests to assess lung capability and
capacity. Evaluating using the goals and desired outcomes identified in the planning stage of the nursing
process the nurse collects data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.