Question

4) Discuss the overall outcomes/goals for a client with oxygenation problems.

Answer 1

Ans) The overall outcomes/goals for a client with oxygenation problems are:

1) To maintain a patent airway
2) To improve comfort & ease of breathing
3) To maintain or improve pulmonary ventilation & oxygenation
4) To improve the ability to participate in physical activities such as breathing exercises, walking.
5) To prevent risks associated with oxygenation problems such as skin & tissue breakdown, hyperoxygenation, syncope, acid-base imbalances & social isolation.

By understanding these outcome, it will help us in direct planning intervention & evaluation of the intervention.