What Steps Can Nurses Take to Mitigate the Impact of Poor Air Quality?
Nurses can take several steps to minimize the impact of poor air quality on patients:
Monitoring: Regularly check air quality reports from AirNow and advise patients accordingly. Education: Teach patients about the importance of staying indoors during poor air quality days and using air purifiers. Medication Management: Ensure that patients have access to necessary medications and know how to use them properly during air quality alerts.
