An older patient has been treated for three incidents of respiratory infection within 6 months. The patient complains of shortness of breath when walking outside in the cold weather. What should the nurse recommend to this patient?
A) Drink plenty of water
B) Avoid going outdoors
C) Call the physician for antibiotics
D) Increase the use of bronchial medications
A
Feedback:
It is important that the elderly, especially with frequent respiratory infections, actively work at removing bronchial secretions to minimize the effects of respiratory complications. Drinking fluids is an important activity for this patient. It would be inappropriate to encourage the patient to increase medication dosages or stay indoors. Antibiotics may or may not be necessary.
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