A patient was an employee of a contracting company for 10 years and has been diagnosed with a mild form of silicosis. How should the nurse instruct the patient regarding his ongoing respiratory health care needs?
1. Attain and maintain daily activity status.
2. Restrict fluids.
3. Use oxygen sparingly to reduce dependence.
4. Participate in rest and relaxation activities.
Attain and maintain daily activity status.
Rationale: A patient with an occupational lung disease should be instructed to attain and maintain daily activity status to maximize the patient's quality of life. Fluids should be taken liberally to thin secretions and assist with expectoration. Oxygen should be used as prescribed and not sparingly. Although important, rest and relaxation should not be the patient's primary focus; the focus should be on normal activities to maximize functioning and feelings of well being.
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