英文摘要 |
Influenza virus infection is a common seasonal respiratory disease. Infection from influenza A virus often induces pneumonia. In this article, the author described the nursing experience of caring a 36 year old pregnant woman who has been married for years and experienced at least three sessions of assisted reproduction before successfully conceiving. The subject was admitted for fever and short of breath, and was diagnosed with an influenza A virus infection. During the treatment process, the patient developed severe pulmonary infiltration and pneumonia, and was proposed for transfer to intensive care by physicians. The emergency care period was from February 18 to the 20th of 2018. Through observation, interviews with subjects and family members, and collection of clinical data, the author conducted an overall nursing assessment using Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns, and concluded the issues of the patient included impaired gas exchange, anxiety, and nervousness on the part of the care giver. During the care process, the subject was given oxygen aid and the bed was raised to increase circulation and improve breathing problems. Furthermore, the author listened and accompanied the patient during the care, and informed her the health status of the fetus, and guided her to share her concerns and feelings about the child. The author employed support and care from the family members in an attempt to reduce the her anxiety and self-blaming. During the hospitalization period, the husband of the patient also experienced greater stress due to inexperience in the care process. The husband was provided with guidelines on pneumonia care to increase the care skill and reduce anxiety. Finally, a healthy boy was born under the care of the medical team. Faced with the immediate response in an emergency medicine, medical staff often need to provide fast medical care to address the physiological needs within the short contact period with patients. Psychological support not only help alleviate the stress from panicking patients but also ease the burden on care givers as well. The author hopes to share this experience with other clinical nursing personnel who care patients with acute diseases.. |