How to handle sputum from a client with lung cancer who also has pneumonia. She has declined treatment with antibiotics since she is approaching her final days. I have given the caregiver gloves, masks, gowns, hand sanitizer and antimicrobial Wet Ones. We would like to be careful but don’t want to be over the top. Pneumonia is contagious but to what degree from aerosol droplets? When should she where gloves and masks? Should the client be asked to wear these since she is bringing up diseased sputum? How do you dispose of the sputum? How to you clean her mouth afterwards etc.
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https://sites.google.com/a/homecareassistance.com/home-care-assistance-blog/client-with-lung-cancer
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