Nutrition
Which of the following options should patients be educated to avoid?
Red Meat, chicken, oatmeal, red wine, avocados
Red Wine
Anxiety and depression are prevalent among patients w/ COPD
True or False
True
In stable COPD, depression rates among COPD patients is 10-42% and 10-86% in acute exacerbations
Anxiety ranges from 10-55% in inpatient and outpatient settings, and is 85% more likely in someone w/ COPD than someone w/o
What is the primary health promotion teaching for nurses to give patients w/ COPD regarding influenza?
annual vaccination
What are the two diseases that fall under the blanket term of COPD
emphysema and chronic bronchitis
True or false
Nurse should educate patient with COPD to consume a reduced calorie diet
False
Patient needs nutrient dense foods and adequate amounts of calories to promote health during the disease process
Anxiety and depression lead to less adherence to treatment in patients with COPD
True or False
True
What may the nurse recommend to patients to supplement vaccination to prevent the flu?
Common manifestations of COPD
Shortness of breath (especially upon exertion), wheezing, chest tightness, chronic cough w/ sputum, frequent infections, fatigue, unintended weight loss
What is the most important fluid for the nurse to recommend for COPD patients
Water
hydration helps to thin secretions
More severe symptoms of COPD lead to more anxiety and depression in patients?
True or False
True
greater severity of airflow limitation, reports of pain, and moderate to severe dyspnea are all risk factors for anxiety and depression in COPD patients
Consequences of patients w/ COPD acquiring influenza
exacerbation of symptoms
increased mortality rates
Leading cause of COPD
smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
What two types of fat should be recommended to patients with COPD?
Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated
overconsumption of saturated fats should be avoided
Name some ways in which nurses can help gauge a COPD patient's mental health status
evaluating risk factors, assessment questions geared toward enquiring about mental status, evaluation of affect of patient
Two important components in the nurse promoting annual flu vaccination
education-including pamphlets, posters, social media posts
appointment support-info on where vaccines can be done, setting up appointments for vaccination, appointment reminders via email/text/call
patients w/ COPD are more susceptible to frequent and more severe respiratory infections
True or false
true
Name three benefits of proper nutrition education to patients with COPD?
Breathe easier, strengthen respiratory muscles, conserve energy throughout the day, enhance immune response, maintain ideal body weight, prevent osteoporosis, enhance hydration to thin secretions
What impact could anxiety and depression have on a client with COPD?
A- Adherence to a regular exercise program
B- Increased attendance to follow up appointments or COPD
C- Greater likelihood of smoking cessation
D- Worse health outcomes and decreased quality of life
(D) Worse health conditions and decreased quality of life
Acronym CDC created to promote flu vaccination
SHARE
S-share why vaccination is recommended
H-highlight positive experiences w/ vaccine (i.e. your own)
A-address patient concerns and questions
R-remind patients that vaccines will protect them (highlight how the flu can cause an exacerbation of COPD symptoms)
E-explain consequences of getting the flu (exacerbations of symptoms, increased mortality rate for COPD patients)
COPD's damage to the lungs is reversible
true or false
false