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Inadequate health resources related to husband losing job

Educate client about the benefits of using home remedies. (i.e.- gargle salt water to decrease infection, cold compress to reduce fever, removing excess blankets and clothing and drinking water to promote hydration).

Direct client to obtaining information about government financial assistance such as Employment Insurance (E.I.). This can be from information pamphlets, refer to social worker/financial adviser or direct to the government website.

Provide client with access to government health funding information (i.e.-Trillium drug plan).

Educate client about the various community resources available such as temporary work agencies, social resources, resume workshops and budgeting workshops.

At risk for ineffective airway clearance related to pain and swelling

Position the client in the high fowlers position. Encourage deep breathing exercises to increase clients oxygen saturation. Administer oxygen if clients saturation does not increase.

Encourage client to take antipyretics (Ibuprofen) to reduce fever and pain. Encourage client to take antibiotics (penicillin) when infection is confirmed by a throat culture, to reduce pain and swelling.

Educate client about the benefits of using a humidifier to increase oral secretions to decrease pain when swallowing. As well as to gargle with warm water and salt to decrease pain and inflammation.

Promote adequate food and fluid intake. Educate client to drink plenty of water and eat foods that are easy to swallow such as broths, applesauce, and yogurt.

Educate client about the benefits of a tonsillectomy procedure to prevent recurrent infections.

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