Respiratory Home Care

“The nurse’s role begins with implementing specific medical therapies and providing nursing care to meet the child’s physiologic and psychosocial needs” (London, Ladewig, Ball , and Bindler, 2007, p. 1430, para 2). Respiratory therapy treatments, medications, and the diet are coordinated in order to promote optimal body function of the child. According to London et al (2007) psychosocial support and reinforcement of the child’s daily care needs are important in preparation for home care. Respiratory therapy treatments, including chest physiotherapy, are done before meals to clear secretions because coughing may stimulate vomiting. Medications are administered orally, intravenous and inhalation. Children with CF have increased clearance