Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Respiratory Failure Management
Category: Respiratory
Assessment
Patient presents with severe dyspnea, hypoxemia, and use of accessory muscles for breathing.
Diagnosis
Impaired gas exchange related to inadequate oxygenation and ventilation.
Goals
Patient will maintain adequate oxygenation and demonstrate understanding of the importance of ventilatory support.
Interventions
Administer supplemental oxygen and monitor oxygen saturation levels. Prepare patient for possible mechanical ventilation and monitor respiratory status closely. Educate patient and family on the importance of ventilatory support and the goals of care. Monitor for signs of complications such as infection or barotrauma.
Rationale
These interventions aim to improve gas exchange, provide ventilatory support, and prevent complications associated with respiratory failure.
Evaluation
Patient’s respiratory status and adherence to ventilatory support recommendations will be monitored during follow-up visits.