Advantages of Home Care Nursing

 The patient would feel secure and can be

attended immediately by the home caregiver.
 It increases the patient’s self confidence and
encourages independence.
 Food Preferences can easily be provided.
 It minimizes the disruption of usual tasks or
activities at home.
 It is relatively less expensive than
hospital care.

 It helps decongest clinics and hospitals.

 Complaints of Patient at Home
 Breathing Difficulties – may be caused by
food that blocks up the nose like crumbs or
liquid inhaled. May be caused by an asthma
attack or lungs filled with fluid.
Home nurse will change the patient’s
position frequently or sitting the patient up in
an armchair.
 Coughs – can be dry or hard. Medicines
ease the pained distress of coughing and
may be given at night to give the patient
comfort and undisturbed rest.

 Asthma and Hiccups - can be relieved

by medicines prescribed by the doctors.
To prevent asthma attack or hiccups, the
caregiver can help the patient do the
following:
• Sit upright
• Take medication
• Drink Water
• Blow into a paper bag
 Sleeping Problem – caused by pain,
lack of exercise or activity, anxiety,
too much fluid or caffeine intake late
in the day.
 Uncontrolled Urination- caused by
urinary tract infections or electrolyte
and calcium abnormalities.
 Agitation and Aggressive behavior –
may be caused by physical discomfort
or by unfamiliar surroundings or
persons.
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