Nursing Interventions/Management

• What position should the head of the bed be in for nursing interventions?

  Elevated or tripod position
• Why is it important to assess SpO2 and respiratory rate?

  To monitor oxygenation and respiratory function
• What should be auscultated during nursing interventions?

  Lungs
• What are enhanced breathing techniques in nursing interventions?

  • Manage anxiety
  • Consider medications to enhance breathing
  • Consider other causes of dyspnea
• What does the acronym F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. stand for in nursing interventions?

  F - Fluid

  O - Oxygen (supplemental)

  R - Rest

  T - Teaching Patient

  H - Hydration

  S - Suction

  C - Chest Physiotherapy

  D - Deep breathing and Cough
• What does the 'F' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. indicate?

  Fluid management for secretions
• What does the 'O' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. refer to?

  Supplemental oxygen
• What does the 'R' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. signify?

  Rest for the patient
• What does the 'T' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. stand for?

  Teaching the patient
• What does the 'H' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. represent?

  Hydration for the patient
• What does the 'S' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. indicate?

  Suctioning as needed
• What does the 'C' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. refer to?

  Chest physiotherapy
• What does the 'D' in F.O.R.T.H.S.C.D. stand for?

  Deep breathing and cough exercises
• What is the purpose of chest physiotherapy in nursing interventions?

  • Mobilization of secretions
  • Commonly done in cystic fibrosis patients