infectious diseases flashcards
what are the s/s of infection?
fever, malaise, lethargy, arthralgias, myalgia, chills, diaphoresis, septic shock, hypotension
True or False, it is normal for an elderly person to be atypical presentation with an infection
TRUE
Whould be the s/s of an allergic reaction to drugs or blood?
chills, fever, itching, rashes, dyspnea, resp/cardiac arrest
You patient presents with an allergic reaction to erythromycin, what do you do?
stop the offender, but do not remove the IV, take VS, notify MD, follow protocol, antihistamine IV, epinephrine
Name 5 nursing dx for hypersensitvity
hyperthermia, risk for infection, risk for injury-anaphylaxis, social isolation, altered comfort level
What would you want the negative outcomes of your hypersensitivty interventions be?
hyperthermia, social isolation, injury-allergic rxn, altered comfort
What are the interventions for hyperthermia?
medication prn, tepid sponge bath, clean linen, cooling blanket
What are the interventions for anaphylaxis?
monitor vs, skin for rashes, check allergy alerts
How do you prevent your patient from social isolation?
check on patient at frequent intervals, allow visitors with proper protection, use intercom if available, assess emotional status, provide distractions
How do you prevent you patient from altered levels of comfort?
assess comfort: sleep pattern, muscle aches, diaphoresis
What labs do you look at for a patient with AIDS?
CD4/8, viral loads, CBC, infections tests
Bacterial MAC, Viral HSV & VZV, Protozoa PCP, and Fungal Candida A. are examples of what?
Opportunistic infections of AIDS
What are 5 possible AIDS Nursing Dx?
risk for infection, impaired gas exchange (PCP), acute/chronic pain, imbalanced nutrition - less than, diarrhea, impaired skin integrity, disturbed thought process, depression/psychologial adjustment
Drug induced immunodeficiencies leads to _____
varying degrees of bone marrow suppression, increased risk of infection, long term suppression - malignancies
