Nursing Interventions

1. Removal of secretions.
2. Adequate hydration of 2 to 3 liters per day thins and loosens pulmonary secretions.
3. Humidification may loosen secretions and improve ventilation.
4. Coughing exercises.
5. Chest physiotherapy.

Nursing interventions for pneumonia and care plan goals for patients with pneumonia include measures to assist in effective coughing, maintain a patent airway, decreasing viscosity and tenaciousness of secretions, and assist in suctioning.

While pneumonia can affect any age group, at most risk are adults aged ≥65 years, and infants and young children, who do not have a fully developed immune system.

A chest X-ray is often used to diagnose pneumonia. Blood tests, such as a complete blood count (CBC) to see whether your immune system is fighting an infection. Pulse oximetry to measure how much oxygen is in your blood. Pneumonia can keep your lungs from moving enough oxygen into your blood.

Mild pneumonia can usually be treated at home with rest, antibiotics (if it’s likely be caused by a bacterial infection) and by drinking plenty of fluids. More severe cases may need hospital treatment.

Catching pneumonia coughs and sneezes – these launch tiny droplets of fluid containing germs into the air, which someone else can breathe in. touching an object and transferring germs on to it – someone else can touch this object and then touch their own mouth or nose.

How to Treat Pneumonia in Seniors

1. Rest. Your body is able to fight off germs when you get adequate sleep.
2. Hydration. Keeping your body well hydrated can prevent the build-up of mucus in the lungs.
3. Follow doctor’s orders. A doctor may prescribe antibiotics if the pneumonia is caused by bacteria.

Nursing assessment is critical in detecting pneumonia. A fever, chills, or night sweats in a patient who also has respiratory symptoms should alert the nurse to the possibility of bacterial pneumonia.

Nursing interventions for pneumonia and care plan goals for patients with pneumonia include measures to assist in effective coughing, maintain a patent airway, decreasing viscosity and tenaciousness of secretions, and assist in suctioning.

Nursing home-acquired pneumonia (NHAP) is a bacterial infection of the lung that occurs in residents of long-term care facilities and nursing homes.

Nursing interventions for pneumonia and care plan goals for patients with pneumonia include measures to assist in effective coughing, maintain a patent airway, decreasing viscosity and tenaciousness of secretions , and assist in suctioning .