37612866 a case study on a client who had dengue hemorrhagic fever
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I. INTRODUCTION
Our client Mr. JM 8 years old, living in Norzagaray, Bulacan, was diagnosed with DHF II (Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever stage 2). His primary
complaints are abdominal pain, headache and fever. He is a grade three student and studying at FVR elementary school. His parents are Mrs. A 33 years
old and Mr. M 42 years old. Our patient was born in Korean because his parents are working on that country.
Dengue Fever is caused by one of the four closely related, but antigenically distinct, virus serotypes Dengue type 1, Dengue type 2, Dengue type 3,
and Dengue type 4 of the genus Flavivirus and Chikungunya virus. Infection with one of this serotype provides immunity to only that serotype of life, to a
person living in a Dengue-endemic area can have more than one Dengue infection during their lifetime. Dengue fever through the four different Dengue
serotypes are maintained in the cycle which involves humans and Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito through the transmission of the viruses to
humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquito becomes infected with the Dengue virus when it bites a person who has Dengue and after a week
it can transmit the virus while biting a healthy person. Dengue cannot be transmitted or directly spread from person to person. Aedes aegypti is the most
common aedes specie which is a domestic, day-biting mosquito that prefers to feed on humans.
.The biggest increase of Dengue cases in the country was seen in Metro Manila, where there was an almost 200 percent increase. According to
government figures 15,061 cases of the disease in the Philippines were reported in the first six months of the year. The increase in the number of dengue
cases may be attributed to the constantly changing climate brought by global warming as well as congestion in urban areas. Deaths due to dengue rose to 172
compared with 115 for the first half of 2007. Metro Manila had the highest number of cases, an increase of 191 percent over the same period in 2007.World
Health Organization officials earlier this year warned climate change was increasing the incidence of dengue fever and other infectious diseases in the
country. There is no known cure or vaccine for dengue fever, which is transmitted by the white-spotted mosquito. The Philippines Department of Health
(DOH) today reported that a total of 2,332 dengue cases has been admitted to sentinel hospitals nationwide from January 1 to May 15 this year. There were
sixteen deaths recorded. Partial reports from the DOH National Epidemiology Center (NEC) indicate a 58% decrease in the number of cases this year
compared with the same period last year. The NEC report also revealed that the regions with the highest number of cases were the National Capital region
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(732 cases), Region 3 (307), Region 5 (268), and Region 7 (231). The ages of cases ranged from 1 month to 75 years old, with forty-six percent (535) of the
cases belonging to the 1-9 years age group.
OBJECTIVES:
• Knowledge Objectives:
- To acquire knowledge about DHF.
- To know the effects of DHF to our patient and the right intervention specified for him.
- To know the essentiality of the case that would assist us student-nurses to build a holistic knowledge, skills and attitude approach to learning .
• Skill Objective:
1. Identify the risk factors that occur in the disease and make a pathophysiology about the disease.
2. Formulate significant diagnosis that is related to Nursing Care Plan and make a nursing care plan.
3. Identify the medications administered to the client and the drugs indication, contraindication, side effects, and nurse’s responsibility.
• Attitude Objective:
1. To build trust and rapport to the patient.
2. To gain cooperation and trust from the patient.
3. To gain trust and cooperation from the relatives of the patient.
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II. NURSING ASSESSMENT
A. PERSONAL DATA
NAME: Mr. JMAGE: 8 years old SEX: MaleADDRESS: Friendship Village Resour, Norzagaray BulacanMARITAL STATUS: SingleBIRTHDATE: February 16, 2002NATIONALITY: FilipinoBIRTHPLACE: KoreaEDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT: Grade 3 studentPOSITION IN THE FAMILY: SonRELIGION: Roman CatholicHEALTH CARE FINANACING AND USUAL SOURCES OF MEDICAL CARE: MotherDATE ADMISSION: September 6, 2010TIME: 1:20 pm
B. CHIEF COMPLAINT
Mr. JM was admitted to Bulacan Medical Center with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and headache.
C. HISTORY OF THE PRESENT ILLNESS
The client experienced having abdominal pain every time his stomach is full. He was just lying on bed when the abdominal pain started. He was brought by his mother to Roquero hospital because of having fever, abdominal pain and headache and after 2 days he was transferred to BMC because his family observes having no improvement on their son’s situation. He was given Ampicillin and Augmentin at the Roquero hospital. He was given Ranitidine at the BMC hospital for treatment of the abdominal pain.
D. HISTORY OF THE PAST ILLNESS
The client doesn’t have any allergies and haven’t encountered any accident or injuries. He has completed his immunization according to his aunt. It was his second hospitalization because he was just transferred to BMC. He just had taken Paracetamol every time he experience having fever and headache.
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E. FAMILY HEALTH ILLNESS HISTORY
GENOGRAM
The client is the only child of Mr. M.M and Mrs. A.M. He was born in Korea where his parents are working; when he was around 26 days old that’s the time he was brought here in the Philippines. It was the first incidence of having Dengue in their family. His grandfather has arthritis and hypertension while his grandmother has asthma and the rest of the families are healthy.
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MALE
FEMALE
PATIENT
† DECEASED
Δ ASTHMA
HPN Hypertension
Ω Arthritis
AC30 Y/O
JM8 Y/O
KM44 Y/O
MM42 Y/O
OM47 Y/O
EM73 Y/O
†
HM84 Y/OHPN †
KC76 Y/O
Δ†
AM33 Y/O
YC89 Y/O
Ω
F. FUNCTIONAL HEALTH PATTERN
A. HEALTH PERCEPTION AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT PATTERN
The client’s health has been better. Prior to hospitalization he has no colds but if it happens their first aid is to drink herbal medicines and if it doesn’t work they will seek for a doctor’s consultation. They think that the illness is caused by the poor sanitation of the place where they stayed at Tondo, Manila and when they went to Norzagaray, Bulacan that’s when the symptoms started. He was rushed to the hospital after experiencing abdominal pain, headache and high fever.
B. NUTRITIONAL AND METABOLIC PATTERN
The client loves to eat fried chicken and he always eats fruits every breakfast and drinks milk twice a day. He also has a good appetite prior to hospitalization, while during hospitalization he has poor appetite because of the feeling of weakness and he doesn’t like the food. During his hospitalization, he is restricted by his doctor to eat dark colored foods. He doesn’t have any skin problems or any dental problems.
C. ELIMINATION PATTERN
The client urinates 4x a day during his hospitalization with a yellowish color about 100 ml per voiding. He defecate once a day everyday with a formed color brown stool.
AMOUNT FREQUENCY COLOR ODORURINE 100 ml 4 times a day Yellow PungentSTOOL Once a day Brown Foul
D. ACTIVITY-EXERCISE PATTERN
Mr. JM has sufficient energy for completing his desired activities, like during playing and doing activities at school. During his spare time he would play outdoor activities with his neighbors.
0-Feeding 0-Bathing 0-Toileting 0-Bed Mobility0-Dressing 0-Grooming 0-General Mobility IV-CookingIV- Home maintenance II-Shopping
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Level 0- full self careLevel I- requires use of equipment or deviceLevel II- requires assistance or supervision from another personLevel III- requires assistance or supervision from another person or deviceLevel IV- is dependent and does not participate
E. SLEEP-REST PATTERNThe client has a regular sleeping pattern because of having 10 hrs. of sleep starting from 8pm-5am. He has a continuous sleep and often takes nap in
the afternoon after school. He doesn’t have any problem falling asleep.
F. COGNITIVE PERCEPTUAL PATTERN
The client has no difficulty in hearing and on vision. He learned through school and family. Prior to hospitalization, he experienced abdominal pain and headache and he took Paracetamol to lessen the pain that he is experiencing,
G. SELF-PERCEPTION AND SELF-CONCEPT PATTERN
He felt good about himself. Since the illness started he missed some of his classes in school. He felt angry every time he wouldn’t get what he wanted and being tearful every time he was forced to do something he wouldn’t like to do.
H. ROLE-RELATIONSHIP PATTERN
He belongs to an extended family. Every time they have a problem they will just communicate with each other to solve the issue. His parents are really affected with his hospitalization because they are not here to take care of him. His relatives were the one taking good care of him while he in the hospital.
I. SEXUALITY-REPRODUCTIVE PATTERN
Not applicable
J. COPING STRESS TOLERANCE PATTERN
He had no big problem in his life, sometimes he experience having fight with his playmates but still they where able to solve it by themselves.
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K. VALUE-BELIEF PATTERN
The client is a catholic and they believe in God. For their family it is really important to have a connection to God. It really helps every time they are facing a problem and during his stay in the hospital his family is praying for his wellness.
G. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
PSYCHOSOCIAL PSYCHOSEXUAL COGNITIVE MORAL
STAGESchool AgeIndustry vs. Inferiority
Latency (Genital Stage) Concrete Operations Phase Conventional (Interpersonal Concordance Orientation Stage)
DEFINITION At this stage, the children begin to create and develop a sense of competence and perseverance. They are motivated by activities that provide a sense of worth. They concentrate on mastering skills that will help the, function in the adult world. Although children of this age work hard to succeed, they are always faced with the possibility of failure, which can lead to a sense of inferiority. If children have been successful in previous stages, they are motivated to be industrious and to cooperate with others toward a common goal
The stage begins around the time that children enter into school and become more concerned with peer relationships, hobbies, and other interests. The latent period is a time of exploration in which the sexual energy is still present, but it is directed into other areas such as intellectual pursuits and social interactions. This stage is important in the development of social and communication skills and self-confidence.
Cognitive development refers to the manner in which people learn to think, reason, and use language. It involves a person’s intelligence, perceptual ability, and ability to process information. At concrete operations phase it solves concrete problems. The child begins to understand relationships such as size. They understand right and left. The child has cognizant of viewpoints. In this stage (characterized by 7 types of conservation: number, length, liquid, mass, weight, area, volume), intelligence is demonstrated through logical and systematic manipulation of
At Conventional level, person is concerned with maintaining expectations and rules of the family, group, nation, or society. A sense of guilt has developed and affects behavior. The person values conformity, loyalty, and active maintenance of social order and control. Conformity means good behavior or what pleases or helps another and is approved Societal focus. In interpersonal concordance orientation he decisions and behavior are based on concerns about other’s reaction; the person wants others approval or a reward.
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symbols related to concrete objects. Operational thinking develops (mental actions that are reversible). Egocentric thought diminishes.
ANALYSIS Our client has reached this stage. He is a grade 3 student; through social interactions to his classmates and friends he developed a sense of pride in his accomplishments and abilities. According to our patient, he is always encouraged and commended by his parents and teachers when he did something good. By encouraging and commending a child, our client developed a feeling of competence and belief in his skills. He also stated, that his parents always letting him to do what he wants to do but within the scope of his age.
Mr. JM developed a strong sexual interest in his opposite sex like his friends. According to him, during his earlier age (around 5 to 7 years old) he was solely focus on his individual needs and interests in the welfare of others. He also stated that he is always socialized to his friends and classmates during their spare time in school.
Our client thinks logically about concrete events, but has difficulty understanding abstracts or hypothetical concepts. He also understands the awareness that actions can be reversed because he is able to reverse the order of relationships between categories.
Our client stated that his parents always calling him as a “good-boy” because according to him he is always following the saying and rules of his parents.
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III. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Circulatory System
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THE SYSTEMIC CIRCULATION
Major arteries (in bright red) and veins (dark red) of the system
Blood from the aorta passes into a branching system of arteries that lead to all parts of the body. It then flows into a system of capillaries where its exchange
functions take place.
Function only: to supply materials to — and remove materials from — the capillaries. Blood from the capillaries flows into venules which are drained by
veins.
• Veins draining the upper portion of the body lead to the superior vena cava.
• Veins draining the lower part of the body lead to the inferior vena cava.
• Both empty into the right atrium.
BLOOD
Blood is a liquid tissue. Suspended in the watery plasma are seven types of cells and cell fragments.
• red blood cells (RBCs) or erythrocytes
• platelets or thrombocytes
• kinds of white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes
• Three kinds of granulocytes
• neutrophils
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• eosinophils
• basophils
Two kinds of leukocytes without granules in their cytoplasm
• lymphocytes
• monocytes
FUNCTIONS OF THE BLOOD
Blood performs two major functions:
• transport through the body of
• oxygen and carbon dioxide
• food molecules (glucose, lipids, amino acids)
• ions (e.g., Na+, Ca2+, HCO3−)
• wastes (e.g., urea)
• hormones
• heat
• Defense of the body against infections and other foreign materials. All the WBCs participate in these defenses
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All the various types of blood cells
• Are produced in the bone marrow (some 1011 of them each day in an adult human!).
• Arise from a single type of cell called a multipotent stem cell.
These stem cells
• are very rare (only about one in 10,000 bone marrow cells);
• are attached (probably by adherens junctions) to osteoblasts lining the inner surface of bone cavities;
• produce, by mitosis, two kinds of progeny:
• More stem cells (A mouse that has had all its blood stem cells killed by a lethal dose of radiation can be saved by the injection of a single
living stem cell!).
• Cells that begin to differentiate along the paths leading to the various kinds of blood cells.
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IV. THE PATIENT AND HIS ILLNESS
A. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (Schematic Diagram)
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Non Modifiable Factors;-age
Modifiable Factors;-environment (sanitation)
Bite of aedes mosquito
Immune system recognizes the viral invasion; triggers immune
response
Dengue flavi virus mix in the blood circulation
↑ WBC
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Hemorrhage in the micro circulation of the gums (that could cause bleeding
gums)
↓ Platelet count would now decrease the clothing capability ↑ hemorrhage
Megakaryocytes desentigrate as core body temp. continue to rise which would result to ↓ platelet
count.
Macrophages will release pyrogens that would stimulate the thalamus to ↑ body
temp.
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
Name: Mr. JM Vital signs:Birthday: February 16, 2002 Temperature: 38.4°CAge: 8 y/o Pulse rate: 90 bpmDate of Assessment: Sept. 08, 2010 Respiratory rate: 35 cpmWeight: 27 kg. Blood pressure: 100/70mmHgHeight: 4’11 BMI: 12.0
Parts to be Examined Technique Normal Findings Actual Findings Interpretation1. GENERAL SURVEY
Body built, height & weight in relation to client’s age, lifestyle and health
Inspection Proportionate, varies with lifestyle
He has a proportionate body built which is appropriate with his
lifestyle
Normal
Client’s posture and gait, standing, sitting and walking
Inspection Relaxed, erect posture; coordinated
movement
He is slightly unrelaxed and has
minimal movements
Deviation from Normal due to discomfort and
illness.Client’s overall hygiene and grooming
Inspection Clean, neat He dresses cleanly, neatly and
appropriately.
Normal
Body and breath odorInspection No body odor or
minor body odor relative to work or exercise; no breath
odor
He has no body & breath odor. Normal
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Clinical MeasurementsHeightWeight
InspectionUnderweight = <18.5
Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
Overweight = 25-29.9
Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater
Inches 4’1127 kg.
BMI =12.0
The client is underweight based on the
result of BMI.
Vital SignsTemperaturePulse rateRespiratory RateBlood Pressure
InspectionPalpation Inspection
Auscultation and Palpation
36.5-37.5 C60-100bpm12-21cpm
120/80mmhg
38.4 C 90bpm 35cpm 100/70mmhg
Temperature are elevated due to increased WBC
BEHAVIORSigns of distress, in posture or facial expression Inspection No distress noted On stress
Deviation from Normal due to
hospitalization.
Signs of health or illness Inspection Healthy appearance He has an unhealthy appearance
Deviation from Normal due to
illness.
Client’s attitude InspectionCooperative, able to follow instructions
He is very cooperative and able to follow my instructions
Normal
Client’s affect/mood; appropriateness of client’s response
InspectionAppropriate to
situationHe responds appropriately Normal
Quantity of speech, qualityInspection
Understandable, moderate pace; clear tone and inflection;
He speech is slightly understandable,clear and has association of
Normal
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exhibit thought association
thoughts
Relevance and organization of thoughts
Inspection Logical sequence; makes sense; has sense of reality
He has relevance of thoughts that makes sense and has a sense of reality
Normal
2. INTEGUMENTARYA. SKIN
Color and uniformity of color Inspection Varies from light to deep brown; ruddy pink to light pink;
from yellow overtones to oliveGenerally uniform
except in areas exposed to the sun;
areas of lighter pigmentation in dark-
skinned people
Pale in color, Herman signs are present
Deviation from Normal d/t
decreased tissue perfusion & peripheral
vasoconstriction.
Presence of edema Inspection No edema He has edema on the IV site
Deviation from normal d/t IV
infusion Presence of lesion according to location, distribution, color, configuration, size, shape, type or structure
Inspection Freckles, some birthmarks, some flat and raised nevi; no abrasions or other
lesions
He has no lesion; no abrasions or other
lesions Normal
Skin moisture Inspection Moisture in skin folds and axillae (varies with environmental
temperature and humidity and activity)
He has warm and silky skin moisture.
Deviation from Normal d/t
uncomfortable environment.
Skin temperature Palpation Uniform; within His skin temperature Deviation from
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normal range is warm normal due to increase body temperature
Skin turgor Palpation Skin springs back to previous state; has a
good skin turgor
With redness when pinched
Deviation from Normal d/t blood
circulationB. NAILS
Fingernail’s shape, curvature and angle
Inspection Convex curvature; angle of nail plate
about 160 °
His nail has a convex curvature
approximately 160°Normal
Fingernail and toenail texture Palpation No visible lines and cracks Smooth texture
He has a smooth nails without any damages
Normal
Fingernail and toenail bed color Inspection Highly vascular and pink in light-skinned people; dark-skinned may have brown or
black pigmentation in longitudinal streaks
Pallor
Deviation from Normal d/t poor
arterial circulation.
Tissues surrounding nails InspectionIntact epidermis
He has an intact epidermis with no
hangnailsNormal
Blanch test of capillary refill Palpation Prompt return of pink or usual color;
Delayed 1-2 sec
There is a prompt return of blood
resulting to the usual color, delayed for 4
sec.
Deviation from Normal d/t poor
arterial circulation.
3. HEADA. SKULL
Size, shape and symmetry Inspection Rounded (normocephalic);
smooth skull contour
His skull is rounded and has a smooth skull
contourNormal
Presence of nodules, masses and depressions
Palpation Smooth, uniform consistency; absence
He has no nodules and masses
Normal
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of nodules and massesB. SCALP
Color and appearance Inspection Usually white but it also depends on dark-
skinned people
His scalp is white and has a smooth surface Normal
Areas of tenderness Palpation No tenderness There are no areas of tenderness
Normal
C. HAIREvenness of growth, thickness and thinness
Inspection Evenly distributed thick hair
He has a thick hair and it is evenly distributed
Normal
Texture, oiliness over the scalp Palpation Smooth texture; no oiliness
He has a smooth scalp and oily and brittle
hair.
Deviation from normal due to
hospitalization.Color Inspection Black Black with short hair. Normal
D. FACEFacial features, symmetry of facial movements
Inspection Symmetrical facial features and movements
He has asymmetrical facial features which
has asymmetrical movements
Deviation from Normal d/t illness
and hospitalization.
4. EYES
Inspect the eyes for edemas and hallowness
Inspection No edemaNo edema Normal
A. EYEBROWSEvenness of distribution and direction of curl
Inspection Hair evenly distributed and the
curl is outward
He has an evenly distributed hair in her eyebrow and they are
aligned with equal movement
Normal
B. EYELASHESEvenness of distribution and direction of curl
Inspection Equally distributed; curls slightly outward
His eyelashes are equally distributed and
curled outward
Normal
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C. EYELIDSSurface characteristics, position in relation to the cornea, ability to blink and frequency of blinking
Inspection Skin intact; no discharge or
discoloration; Lids closed symmetrically approximately 15-20 involuntary blinks per
minute
He has a smooth eyelids with no
discharge; lids closed symmetrically and has
15-20 blinks per minute
Normal
D. CONJUNCTIVABulbar Conjunctiva for color, texture and presence of lesions
Inspection Transparent capillaries sometimes
evident
His Bulbar Conjunctiva is
transparent and has some visible small
capillaries
Normal
Palpebral Conjunctiva for color, texture and presence of lesions
Inspection Shiny, smooth and pink or red
He has shiny, smooth and reddish palpebral
conjunctiva
Deviation from Normal d/t blood
circulation.E. SCLERA
Color and clarity Inspection Sclera appears white He has white sclera NormalF. CORNEA
Clarity and texture Inspection Transparent, shiny and smooth; the details of iris are
visible
He has a transparent, shiny and smooth
cornea
Normal
G. IRISShape and color Inspection Rounded shape which
are the same in each eye; color varies
depending on the race and the color is
evenly distributed
He has a dark brown iris which is uniform
and they are both rounded
Normal
H. PUPILSColor, shape and symmetry of size Inspection Black in color, equal His pupils are black, Normal
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in size and smooth border
equal in size and has smooth borders
I. VISUAL ACUITYNear Vision Inspection Able to read
newsprintsHe has been able to
read newsprints with the use of eye glasses
Normal
Distant Vision Inspection When looking straight ahead, client can see
objects in the periphery
N/A(no equipment)
N/A
J. PUPILS
Light reaction and accommodationInspection Illuminated pupils
constrictsPupils also constricts when looking at near objects, dilate when looking at far objects and converge when
near object is moved toward the nose
His pupils constrict when light passes and it also converge when near object is moved
toward his nose
Normal
5. LACRIMAL GLAND / SAC & NASOLACRIMAL DUCTLacrimal Gland Inspection and
palpationNo edema, tenderness
or tearingThere are no edema,
tenderness and tearing noted from the client
Normal
A. EXTRAOCULAR MUSCLESAlignment and coordination Inspection Both eyes
coordinated, move in unison, with parallel
alignment
His both eyes are coordinated, move in unison with parallel
alignment
Normal
B. VISUAL FIELDPeripheral visual fields Inspection When looking straight
ahead, client can see He can see objects in
the peripheryNormal
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objects in the periphery
6. EARSA. AURICLES
Color, symmetry of size and position
Inspection Color same as facial skin; symmetrical;
auricle aligned with outer canthus of eye about 10 ° vertical
His ears’ skin color is same as the
surrounding skin and both are symmetrical;
the auricles are aligned in the outer canthus of each eye
Normal
Texture, elasticity and areas of tenderness
Palpation Mobile, firm and not tender; pinna recoils
after being folded
His auricles are mobile, firm and not
tender; his pinna recoils when folded
Normal
B. EXTERNAL EAR CANALCerumen, skin lesions, pus and blood
Inspection Dry cerumen, grayish-tan color,
sticky or wet cerumen in various shades of
brown
He had no visible cerumen, has a grayish
color
Normal
C. HEARING ACUITY TESTSClient’s response to normal voice tone
Inspection Normal voice tones audible
His voice tones is audible Normal
Watch tick test Inspection Able to hear ticking sound in both ears
He can hear ticking sound in both ears
Normal
Weber’s test Inspection Sound is heard at both ears or at the center (Weber’s negative)
He heard at both ears or at the center (Weber’s negative)
Normal
Rinne test Inspection Air conduction is greater than the bone conduction (Rinne
Positive)
Air conduction is greater than the bone conduction (Rinne Positive)
Normal
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7. NOSEDeviations in shape, size or color and flaring or discharge
Inspection Symmetric and straight; no discharge
or flaring; uniform color
His nose are uniform in color same as with the surrounding skin; there are no discharge and flaring
Normal
Nasal cavities for presence of redness, swelling, growths and discharge
Inspection Mucosa pink; clear watery discharge; no
lesions
He has a clear watery discharge and has no apparent lesions
Normal
Nasal septum between the nasal chambers
Inspection Nasal septum intact and in midline
His nasal septum is in the middle
Normal
Patency of both nasal cavities Inspection Air moves freely as the client breathes through the nares
He usually breathes freely through his nares
Normal
Tenderness, masses and displacement of bones and cartilage
Palpation Not tender There are no tenderness, masses or displacement of bones
and cartilage
Normal
SINUSESTenderness Palpation Not tender His sinuses are not
tenderNormal
8. MOUTHA. LIPS
Symmetry of contour, color and texture
Inspection Uniform pink color, soft, moist, smooth
texture, symmetry of contour, ability to
purse lips
He has a pale in color lips, slightly dry and
smooth; it has symmetry of contour and has the ability to
purse his lips
Deviation from Normal d/t
illness.
B. BUCCAL MUCOSAColor, moisture, texture and presence of lesions
Inspection Moist, smooth, soft, glistening and elastic
texture
He has a moist, soft, glistening and elastic texture of his buccal
mucosa
Normal
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C. TEETHColor, number, condition and presence of dentures
Inspection Pre-schooler teeth; smooth, white and shiny tooth enamel
He has a shiny tooth enamel without any
dental problemsNormal
D. GUMSColor and condition Inspection Pink gums; moist and
firm texture to gums; no retractions
His gums are pinkish to reddish in color
Deviation from normal due to
bleedingE. TONGUE/ FLOOR OF MOUTH
Color and texture of the mouth and frenulum
Inspection Central position; Pink color, moist, slightly rough; thin whitish
coating, lateral margins; no lesions;
raised papillae
His tongue is in the center, pink in color, it is moist, slightly rough without lesions; it has a thin whitish coating and lateral margins
Normal
Position, color and texture, movement and base of tongue
Inspection and palpation
Moves freely; no tenderness; smooth tongue base with prominent veins
His tongue moves freely with weak
tendernessNormal
Presence of nodules, lumps or excoriated areas
Palpation Smooth with no palpable nodules
It has no nodules Normal
F. PALATES AND UVULAColor, shape, texture, and presence of bony preminences
Inspection Light pink, smooth, soft palate
Lighter pink hard palate, more irregular
He has pale in color and smooth soft palate
while pale and irregular hard palate
Deviation from Normal d/t
decrease blood circulation
Position of uvula and mobility while examining the palates.
Inspection Positioned in midline of soft palate
The uvula is in the middle
Normal
G. OROPHARYNX AND TONSILSColor and texture Inspection Pink and smooth
posterior wallsHe has a smooth and pinker posterior walls
Normal
Size of tonsils, color and discharge Inspection Pink and smooth; no discharge; of normal
His tonsils are pink and smooth without
Normal
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size discharge and of normal size
Presence of Gag reflex Inspection Gag reflex is present He has a positive gag/cough reflex
Normal
9. NECK A. LYMPH NODESLymph Nodes and tenderness Inspection and
palpationNot palpable His nodes are not
palpableNormal
B. TRACHEAPlacement Inspection and
palpationCentral placement in
midline of neck; spaces are equal in
both sides
His trachea is in the middle with equal
spaces on both sides
Normal
C. THYROID GLANDSymmetry and visible masses Inspection Not visible on
inspectionIt is not visible Normal
Smoothness, enlargement and nodules
Palpation Glands ascends during swallowing; painless, centrally
located and smooth
His thyroid glands rise when swallowing; it is smooth and painless
Normal
10. THORAXA. POSTERIOR
Shape, symmetry, compare the diameter of anteroposterior to transverse diameter
Inspection Chest symmetric; anteroposterior to
transverse diameter in ratio of 1:2
His chest are symmetric;
anteroposterior to transverse has a
diameter ratio of 1:2
Normal
Spinal alignment Inspection Spine vertically aligned
His spine is vertically aligned
Normal
Temperature, tenderness and masses
Palpation Skin intact; uniform temperature
His skin is intact and has uniform warm
temperature
Normal
Respiratory excursion Inspection and Full and symmetric He has a full and Normal
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palpation expansion; as the client breathes, thumbs usually separates 3-5cm
symmetric expansion and as she breathes,
thumbs usually separate for 3-5 cm.
Vocal fremitus Palpation Bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus; it is heard mostly at the
apex of lungs
He has a bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus; it is heard clearly at the apex
Normal
Percuss the thorax Percussion Percussion notes resonance except over
scapulaLowest point of
resonance is at the diaphragm
His percussion notes resonance sound except over the
scapula and the lowest resonance heard is at
the diaphragm
Normal
Auscultate the thorax Auscultation Vesicular and bronchovesicular
sounds
There are vesicular and bronchovesicular
sounds heard
Normal
B. ANTERIORBreathing patterns Inspection Quiet, rhythmic and
effortless respirationHe has a quiet, rhythmic and
effortless respiration
Normal
Temperature, tenderness and masses
Palpation Skin intact; uniform temperature
His skin is intact and has uniform warm
temperature
Normal
Respiratory excursion Inspection and palpation
Full and symmetric expansion; as the client breathes, thumbs usually separates 3-5cm
He has a full and symmetric expansion and as he breathes,
thumbs usually separate for 3-5 cm.
Normal
Vocal fremitus Palpation Bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus; it is heard mostly at the
apex of lungs
He has a bilateral symmetry of vocal fremitus; it is heard clearly at the apex
Normal
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Percuss the anterios thorax Percussion Percussion notes resonance except over
ribsLowest point of
resonance is at the diaphragm
His percussion notes resonance sound
except over the ribs and the lowest
resonance heard is at the diaphragm
Normal
Auscultate the trachea Auscultation Bronchial or tubular breath sounds
There are bronchial or tubular sounds heard
Normal
Auscultate the thorax Auscultation Vesicular and bronchovesicular
sounds
There are vesicular and bronchovesicular
sounds heard
Normal
11. CARDIOVASCULARAortic and pulmonic areas Inspection and
palpationNo pulsation No pulsations felt Normal
Tricuspid area Inspection and palpation
No pulsation; no lift or heave
No pulsations or lift and heave
Normal
Apical area Inspection and palpation
Some pulsations visible; no lift or
heave
There are some pulsations felt but there are no lift or
heave
Normal
Epigastric area Inspection and palpation
Aortic pulsations There are aortic pulsations
Normal
Auscultate aortic, pulmonic, apical, tricuspid and epigastric area
Auscultation S1-usually heard at all sites but louder at the
apical areaS2-usually heard at all sites but louder at the
base of heart
There are heart sounds heard in all sites
Normal
12. CAROTID ARTERIESPalpate with extreme caution Palpation Symmetric pulse
volumes; full pulsations
His carotid artery has a full symmetric pulse
volumes and pulsations
Normal
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Auscultate the carotid arteries Auscultation No sounds heard There are no sounds heard
Normal
13. JUGULAR VEINSPresence of veins Inspection Veins not visible There are no visible
veinsNormal
14. ABDOMENSkin integrity Inspection Unblemished skin,
uniform colorHe has unblemished skin, uniform color
Normal
Abdominal contour Inspection Flat, rounded or scaphoid
He has symmetric contour
Normal
Enlarged liver or spleen Inspection No evidence of enlarged liver and
spleen
There are no evidence of enlarged liver and
spleen
Normal
Symmetry of contour Inspection Symmetric contour He has a symmetric contour
Normal
Abdominal movements Inspection Symmetric movements caused by
respiration
He has symmetric movements because of
respiration
Normal
Vascular patterns Inspection No visible vascular patterns
There are no vascular patterns seen
Normal
Bowel sounds, vascular sounds and peritoneal friction rubs
Auscultation Audible bowel sounds usually occur every 5-20seconds; absence of
arterial bruits and friction rub
There are audible bowel sounds heard every 30 seconds but no arterial bruits and
friction rub
Normal
Percuss in each quadrants Percussion Tympany over stomach and gas-
filled bowels; dullness over the liver and
spleen or full bladder
There is tymphany over stomach and gas
filled bowels
Normal
Light palpation of quadrants Palpation No tenderness, relaxed abdomen with
smooth, consistent
There is no tenderness, his abdomen is relaxed with smooth consistent
Normal
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tension tension15. MUSCULOSKELETALA. MUSCLES
Size, comparison on one side to other side
Inspection Equal size on both sides of the body
He has equal muscle size on both sides of the body
Normal
Contractures Inspection No contractures He has no contractures NormalFasciculation and tremors Inspection No tremors He has no tremors NormalMuscle tonicity Palpation Normally firm He has firm muscles NormalMuscle strength Inspection and
PalpationSmooth coordinated
movementsHe has a weak and
slight un-coordinated movements
Deviation from Normal d/t
illness.B. BONES
Normal structure and deformities Inspection No deformities He has no deformities NormalEdema and tenderness Palpation No tenderness or
swellingHe has no edema,
tenderness and swelling
Normal
C. JOINTSSwelling Inspection No swelling Positive swelling Deviation from
Normal d/t uncomfortable environment.
Tenderness, smoothness of movements, crepitation and nodules
Palpation No swelling, tenderness, crepitation
or nodules
There are no tenderness, swelling,
crepitation or nodules;
Normal
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Joint range of motion Inspection Varies to some degree in accordinance with
person’s genetic makeup and degree of
physical ability.
He has a good joint ROM.
Normal
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DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE/ LABORATORY
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Diagnostic Laboratory Procedure
Date Ordered
`Indication or Purpose Result Normal Values Analysis and Interpretation of Result
Nursing Responsibilities
Complete Blood Count
Sept. 07, 2010
The CBC provides valuable information about the blood and to some extent the bone marrow, which is the blood-forming tissue. The CBC is used for the following purposes: • as a preoperative test to
ensure both adequate oxygen carrying capacity and hemostasis
• to identify persons who may have an infection
• to diagnose anemia • to identify acute and
chronic illness, bleeding tendencies, and white blood cell disorders such as leukemia
• to monitor treatment for anemia and other blood diseases
• To determine the effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy on blood cell production.
Components Actual FindingsWBC 2.2 L 109/LRBC 6.20 H 1012/LHGB 100 g/LHCT 0.330PLT 69 L 109/LPCT 0.046 L 10-2/LMCV 72 L flMCH 25.5 L pgMCHC 356 H g/LRDW 16.7 H%MPJ 6.6 flPDW 10.1 %%Lymphocytes 39.3 %#Lymphocytes 0.8 L 109 L%Monocytes 13.3 H%#Monocytes 0.2 L 109L%Granulocytes 47.4 %#Granulocytes 1.2 L 109L
Normal Findings3.5 – 10.03.80 – 5.80110 – 1650.350 – 0.500150 – 3900.100 – 0.50080 – 9726.5 – 33.5315 – 35010.0 – 15.06.5 – 11.010.0 – 18.017.0-481.2-3.24.0-10.00.3-0.843.0-76.01.2-6.8
Analysis/InterpretationAbnormal/DecreasedAbnormal/ElevatedNormalNormalAbnormal/DecreasedAbnormal/DecreasedAbnormal/DecreasedNormalAbnormal/ElevatedAbnormal/ElevatedNormalNormalNormalAbnormal/DecreasedAbnormal/ElevatedAbnormal/DecreasedNormalNormal
Before:-Identify the patient-explain the procedure to the patient-Inform the patient that there are no foods, fluids, or medications restrictions, unless by medical directions.During:-Instruct the patient to cooperate fully and to follow directions during the laboratory procedures.After:-Secure the laboratory results of the patient.
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V. THE PATIENT AND HIS CARE
A. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
a. IVF, BLOOD TRANSFUSION, NEBULIZATION, TOTAL PARENTERAL NUTRITION, NGT, OXYGEN THERAPY ETC.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
DATE ORDERED,
DATE RESULT IN
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INDICATION/PURPOSES
CLIENT’S RESPONSE
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
• D5 0.3 NaCl
500 cc @25 gtts/ min
September 6, 2010 HypertonicCrystalloidSterile, non-pyrogenic and contain no bacteriostatic or antimicrobial agents. It contains 77 mEq/L solution and 77 mEq/L chloride.
Hypertonic solution draws fluids from the ICF causing cells to shrink and ECF to expand.Given to patients with hyponatremias (Na deficits) with edema.IVF may also come in a form of nutrient solution, electrolyte solution, alkalyzing solution & acidifying solution.
The patient gets sufficient energy for the body and the brain to function well.
-Frequently check the IVF site for infiltration, dislodge and inflammation
-Explain the purpose of the IVF to the patients’ family.
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• Normal Saline Solution
250 cc as fast Drip
September 06, 2010
Solution of common salt in distilled water, of a strength of 0.9 per cent. It is called normal saline because the percentage of salt resembles that of the crystalloids in the blood plasma.Applied to a wound an isotonic causes no increase in the flow of lymph from the capillary blood vessels.
-Can be use to replace fluids in dehydration, go with blood transfusion, hyponatremia, and burn victims. It is isotonic.-to dilute medications and to clean wounds out and to clean wounds out and other things.-fast drip for low BP in dengue hemorrhagic fever patient.
The patient gets sufficient energy for the body and the brain to function well.
-monitor for urine output, which should be 100ml or more every 4hrs.
-assess IV site carefully to avoid extravasations and tissue necrosis.
-monitor renal function, urinary output, fluid balance and electrolytes level.
b. Drugs
Generic/ Brand name
Date ordered, date taken/Given, date
changed, date discontinued
Route of administration,
dosage, frequency
General action, classification, mechanism of
action
Indication/ purposes
Client’s response Nursing responsibilities(Prior, during,
after)Ranitidine Hydrochloride(Zantac, Gavilast, Apo-ranitidine.RanitilUlzan)
September 6, 2010 • 250mg TIV q 8° • Histamine-receptor antagonist• Anti ulcer drug• Reduces gastric secretion and increases gastric
• Treatment of active duodenal ulcer; maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patient after healing of acute
No signs of any adverse reaction.
• Assess vital signs.• Monitor CBC and liver function tests.• Assess patient for epigastric or abdominal pain and
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mucus and bicarbonate production, creating a protective coating in gastric mucosa.
ulcer; treatment of gastro esophagealReflux disease:short-term treatment of active, benign gastric ulcer; treatment of pathologic GI hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, systemic mastocytosis, and postoperative hypersecretion); heartburn.
frank or occult blood in the stool, emesis, or gastric aspirate.• Inform patient that it may cause drowsiness or dizziness.• Inform patient that increased fluid and fiber intake may minimize constipation.• Advise patient to report onset of black, tarry stools; fever, sore throat; diarrhea; dizziness; rash; confusion; or hallucinations to health care professional promptly.
c. Diet
Type of diet Date started Date changed/D/C
General description Indications/Purposes Specific Foods taken Client response to the diet
DAT except dark colored food
September 6, 2010• A human being
pattern of eating.
Any food except dark colored foods that he desires nutritious,
All nutritious food except dark colored
The patient obeys and maintained the
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• It simply means "eat anything you want except dark colored foods.”
if this will not lead to any complications and if the client needs further monitoring for lab test
foods such as chocolates, dinuguan, squid, etc.
instructed diet.
d. ACTIVITY/ EXERCISE
TYPE OF EXERCISE DATE ORDERED/ DATE STARTED/ DATE DISCONTINUED
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INDICATIONS/ PURPOSES
CLIENT’S RESPONSE TO ACTIVITY
NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
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Regular physical activity September 6, 2010 important for maintaining physical fitness and can contribute positively to maintaining a healthy weight, building and maintaining healthy bone density, muscle strength, and joint mobility, promoting physiological well-being, reducing surgical risks, and strengthening the immune system.
-improve the range of motion of muscles and joints.
- increasing cardiovascular endurance.
The patient can regain the strength he has lost in the days of his hospitalization
-explain to the patient the importance and benefits of having a regular exercise.
-encouraged the relative or family to join in the activity.
-give some exercises that the patient can do that can’t cause him any stress.
NURSING CARE PLAN
CUES NURSING DIAGNOSIS
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
GOALS/ OBJECTIVES
NURSING RATIONALE EVALUATION/ EXPECTED
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INTERVENTION OUTCOME
Subjective:
“Nahihilo, nanghihina at sumasakit ang tiyan ko” as verbalized by the patient.
Objective:
• Pallor
• Hemoglobin = 100 g/L
• Hematocrit = 0.330 L/L
Ineffective Tissue Perfusion r/t Decreased hemoglobin concentration in blood AEB low hemoglobin concentration, pallor and dizziness, and muscle weakness.
Definition:
Decrease in oxygen resulting in the failure to nourish the tissues at the capillary level [Tissue perfusion problems can exist without decreased cardiac output; however there may be a relationship between cardiac output and tissue perfusion.]
Typhoid Ileitis & DHF
Viral infection
Decreased CBC & platelet count
Decreased level of hemoglobin and
hematocrit
Decreased blood oxygenation
pallor, dizziness, muscle weakness
After 12 hours of nursing intervention, the client will be able to:
1. Demonstrate different ways to improve blood oxygenation and circulation.
2. Verbalize understanding of condition and importance of treatment regimen.
3. Demonstrate increased tissue perfusion.
1.2. 1. a.) Encourage
patient to take iron supplements and eat foods rich in iron.
b.) Elevate head of bed to about 10 degrees.
c.) Discourage strenuous activities.
2. a.) Provide health teaching regarding DHF and Typhoid Ilietis
b.) Provide health teaching on drugs being taken.
3. a.) Monitor vital signs.
1. a.)To help elevate hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
b.) To promote circulation and venous drainage.
c.)To avoid increased oxygen demand.
2. a.) To help client understand his health condition.
b.)To maintain compliance to meds.
3. a.)Serve as basis for any alteration in system functions.
After 32 hours of nursing intervention the client was:
1.Demonstrated different ways to improve blood oxygenation and circulation.
2. Verbalized understanding of condition and importance of treatment regimen.
3. Demonstrated increased tissue perfusion
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Source:
Nurse’s Pocket Guide Ninth Edition
Ineffective tissue perfusion
b.) Encourage early ambulation when possible.
Collaborative:
• Administer medications as ordered
• Administer and regulate IVF as ordered
• Administer packed RBC’s
Monitor lab studies ( Hb,Hct, RBC count)
b.) Enhances venous return.
• Help control/alleviate symptoms
• Maintain hydration and help wash away toxins
• Packed RBC’s are adequate for stable patients with subacute/chronic bleeding to increase oxygen carrying capability.
• Aids in establishing blood replacement needs & monitoring effectiveness of
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therapy.
Source:
Nurse’s Pocket Guide Ninth Edition
CUES NURSING DIAGNOSIS
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE GOALS/ OBJECTIVES
NURSING
INTERVENTION
RATIONALE EVALUATION/ EXPECTED OUTCOME
Subjective:
Mainit angpakiramdam ko”as verbalized bythe patient.
Objective:
• Flushed skin,warm totouch.
Hyperthermia related to inflammatory response as manifested by body temperature of 38.6 degree Celsius, flushed and warm to touch skin.
Infectious agents (pyrogens)
Monocytes
Pyrogenic cytokines
Anterior hypothalamus
Elevated thermoregulatory set point
After 4 hrs. Ofnursinginterventions,the patient willmaintain coretemperaturewithin normalrange.
Independent:
Rendered tepid sponge bath
Encouraged to increase fluid intake
Promoted surfacecooling, loosenclothing, and coolenvironment
Encouragedto haveadequate
To promote cooling surface
To replace fluid loss due to bodyheat
Heat is loss byevaporation andconduction
To reduce metabolic
After 4 hrs. Of nursing interventions, thepatient was ablemaintain coretemperature withinnormal range. Goal met.
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• Restlessness
• V/S taken as follows:
T: 38.6 °CP: 78R: 19BP: 110/80
Increased Heat
conservation(Vasoconstriction/behaviour changes) Increased Heat production (involuntary muscular contractions)
F E V E R
bed rest
Dependent:
AdministeredParacetamolas ordered
Administered IVF as ordered
demands
To decrease temperature
To supportcirculatingvolume andtissueperfusion
CUES NURSING DIAGNOSIS
SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
PLANNING NURSING INTERVENTION
RATIONALE EVALUATION
Subjective:
“Palagi akong
Diagnosis:
Risk for deficient Recognition of
dengue viral antigen
Short Term:After 1 hr. of nursing
Independent:> Note possibleconditions like
>These conditionsmay lead to fluid
Short term:Goal Met.
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nauuhaw”, as verbalized by the patient
Objective:
> Decreased platelet count= 69L >Thirst>Weakness
fluid volume related to decreased blood volume secondary to altered platelet production
Definition:
The state in which an individual is at risk of experiencing vascular, cellular, or intracellular dehydration
on infected monocyte by
cytotoxic cells↓
Cellular direct destruction
↓Infection of red bone
marrow precursor cells
↓Immunological
platelet survival ↓
Platelet lyses↓
Hemorrhage↓
Increasing the risk for fluid volume
deficit
interventions, theclient will be able todemonstratebehaviors that reducethe risk of decreasedfluid volume asmanifested by:
> Increased oral
fluid intake.
> Enumerate ways
to prevent
bleeding
fluid loss andlimited intake.
> Monitor I&O
> Monitor VS changes.
> Assess the signsand symptoms ofGI bleeding. Check for secretions.Observe color andconsistency ofstools or vomitus.
> Observe forpresence ofpetichiae,ecchymosis,bleeding from one more sites.
> Encourage use of soft toothbrush.Avoid straining instool, and forcefulnose blowing.
deficits
>To ensure accurate picture offluid status
>Water loss candirectly affect thebody system
>The GI tract is themost usual sourceof bleeding of itsmucosal fragility
>Su-acutedisseminatedintravascularcoagulation maydevelop seondary toaltered clottingfactor
>Minimal trauma can cause mucosal bleeding
After 1 hour of nursing interventions, the client was able to demonstrate behaviors that reduce the risk of decreased fluid volume.
.> Increased oralfluid intake.> Enumerate waysto preventbleeding
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> Monitor labstudies ( Hb,Hct,RBC count,platelet, PTT,APTT)
> Encourage waterfor thirst instead ofjuices or soda..
> Promote intake of high-water content foods (e.g. popsicles, gelatin, eggnog, watermelon)
Collaborative:> Provide/ assist ingivingsupplementalfluids as indicated(e.g. parenteral,enteral)
>Aids in establishing blood replacementneeds & monitoringeffectiveness oftherapy.
>Juices or soda are more concentrated and has lesser water content.
>Adds water in the diet without overwhelming the client with bulk of drinking water.
>To replenish fluid volume for severe dehydration
VI. DISHARGE PLANNING
METHODSMEDICATION:
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• Continue taking prescribe medication for the patient on exact dosage, time, and frequency making sure that the purpose of the medication is truly discussed by the health care provider.
• Instruct the patient to follow the instruction when administering meds.
• Advice the significant others not to leave the patient during meds.
• Advice the patient not to stop intake of prescribed meds, unless approved by the physician.
• Don’t give aspirin and NSAID’s, they increase the risk of bleeding. Any medicines that decrease platelet count should be avoided.
EXERCISE:
• Instruct to avoid excessive activities that may result to stress. Just advised to perform range of motions and repetitive body movements for promotion of
optimum health. Remind about the need for health promotion activities such as reading, watching T.V, etc.
TREATMENT:
• Bed rest is advisable during the re-occurrence of fever phase.
• Instruct to drink plenty of water or fluids that are available at home and eat nutritious diet.
• Advised to look for re-occurrence of danger signs and symptoms and report immediately.
HYGIENE:
• Encourage to continue the routinely hygienic care of the patient
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OPD:
• Instruct the family members to have a check-up or to consult physician once a while to monitor patient’s condition and for detection of recurrences and other
complications that may arise on to it.
DIET:
• Instruct the family members to give the client protein rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs and dairy products.
VII. CONCLUSION
As part of our requirement, we had learned so much in handling our client who DHF. We attained and follow certain standards and rules to promote
nurse patient interaction. With this case study, we gain knowledge that we can surely use in the future ahead. All we do to our client is the summary of what
we have learned in lectures in school. We also share some information with our client like the main probable cause and the risk factors of having DHF. We
do manage our time to give sufficient care to our beloved client. We believed that client is our work and we have the responsibility to attend to their needs
and serve them as best as we can. We are able to provide health teaching about the proper health care to our client with DHF. We started having an interview
by building trust to our client because at first, he wasn’t like to share some information to us. But, as time goes by, we were able to let our client share some
information that will be very useful in this case studies.
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