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Systemic Infection R/T Cellulitis: A Nursing Care Plan
Nursing Care Plan Nursing Diagnosis | Patient Outcomes/Goals | Nursing Interventions | Rationale | Evaluation | 1. Risk for systemic infection r/t cellulitis AEB breakdown of tissue on the lower extremities 2. Chronic pain related to multiply system diseases, gout, cellulitis, as demonstrated by patient complaints of pain | 1. Pt will demonstrate progressive healing of tissue by discharge(Long-term) 2. Manage acute & chronic pain to pt. identifiable tolerable level of 4 on scale of 0 to 10 | 1. Elevate lower extremities 2. Change dressings as prescribed and PRN using “no touch” and sterile techniques 3. Position LE to prevent any pressure sores 1. Teach pt to utilize the numerical rating scale 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst
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