The nurse should educate patients on triggers that may cause an exacerbation of each disorder and how to prevent them from occurring. The nurse should also do a great amount of education regarding smoking cessation, which is a common risk factor for respiratory disorders. However, it may be a hard subject to gain an understanding with in some patients. Vaccinations are also important in the outpatient setting. The nurse should have an understanding of the pneumococcal and influenza vaccine and be able to recognize which patients would benefit from the
The nurse should educate patients on triggers that may cause an exacerbation of each disorder and how to prevent them from occurring. The nurse should also do a great amount of education regarding smoking cessation, which is a common risk factor for respiratory disorders. However, it may be a hard subject to gain an understanding with in some patients. Vaccinations are also important in the outpatient setting. The nurse should have an understanding of the pneumococcal and influenza vaccine and be able to recognize which patients would benefit from the