The nurse is providing disease management education for a patient who has just been diagnosed with asthma. The nurse provides which information? (Select all that apply.)
1. Drink additional fluids.
2. Eat small, frequent meals.
3. Sleep in a warm room.
4. Do all activity early in the morning and rest in the afternoon.
5. Avoid foods high in protein.
1,2
Rationale 1: Drinking sufficient fluids will help to liquefy and mobilize mucus.
Rationale 2: Small, frequent meals of calorie and nutrient dense foods help to prevent fatigue and maintain nutrition.
Rationale 3: Cooler room temperatures make breathing easier.
Rationale 4: Activities and rest should be alternated and balanced.
Rationale 5: There is no need to avoid foods high in protein.
Global Rationale: Drinking sufficient fluids will help to liquefy and mobilize mucus. Small, frequent meals of calorie and nutrient dense foods help to prevent fatigue and maintain nutrition. Cooler room temperatures make breathing easier. Activities and rest should be alternated and balanced. There is no need to avoid foods high in protein.
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