Nursing Palliative Care: Strategies for COPD Patients

Soumya prakash Biswal
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NURSING PALLIATIVE CARE

NURSING PALLIATIVE CARE 1
Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................2
NURSING PALLIATIVE STRATEGY 1 – BREATHLESSNESS ( PHYSICAL).....................................................2
PALLIATIVE STRATEGY 2........................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................5

NURSING PALLIATIVE CARE 2
INTRODUCTION
The health of an individual is not limited to physical health but extends beyond the
physical aspect. To be healthy, a person must be mentally, physically and socially fit.
However, maintaining a balance in these three at an advance age is difficult. Therefore, very
often healthcare services are channelized towards palliative care where patient’s issues are
addressed in a positive environment by reducing their physical pain but improving their
quality of life. The social factors that play an important role in person’s life is also considered
in the care process (Kelley & Morrison, 2015).
Thus, it can be inferred palliation is to make the journey of the individual meaningful,
respectful and with dignity from a multi-disciplinary approach towards improving her quality
of life.
In the present context, Mrs. Brown’s case has been taken for consideration. She is a
62-year-old lady who lives with her family. But, currently, her condition has worsened due to
shortness of breath and morning cough. She was admitted to the emergency department for
care. She has been diagnosed with the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. On assessment,
she was found to be depressed, low in weight and malnourished. Although her family
supports her, she wants to be independent. Therefore she has opted for a palliative approach.
In the present case study, two palliative nursing care strategy will be identified and discussed
in brief the rationale for such a strategy and why it must be applied in the case of Mrs.
Brown.
NURSING PALLIATIVE STRATEGY 1 –
BREATHLESSNESS (PHYSICAL)