Nursing Interventions for Respiratory Distress Handout

Interventions for a patient with respiratory distress may include administering supplemental oxygen, positioning for optimal lung expansion, monitoring respiratory status, providing respiratory medications, and initiating ventilatory support if necessary.

Caring for a person in respiratory distress involves maintaining a patent airway, supporting oxygenation, assessing vital signs, administering prescribed medications, and closely monitoring for signs of deterioration.

The immediate action for respiratory distress is to assess the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs), administer oxygen if available, and summon additional assistance if needed.