Question

write a care plan on pateint with -

- lower extremities cellulitis

Answer 1

Nursing care plan for a patient with lower extremities cellulitis

Case- swelling of the right foot -skin redness -skin lesions

DIAGNOSIS-Impaired skin integrity related to bacterial infection as manifested by the swelling of the right foot.

PLANNIG

SHORT TERM GOAL-After 4 hours of rendering nursing intervention, patient will be able to participate in preventive measures and treatment program.

LONG TERM GOAL: After 1 week the client will be taught what a part of his body is at most risk for skin break down.

INTERVENTION

INDEPENDENT-Identify underlying cause/condition involved. >Note changes in skin color, texture and turgor

Determine depth of injury/damage to integumentary system

Inspect skin on a daily basis, describing lesions and changes observed

Keep the area clean/dry, prevent infection, and stimulate circulation to surrounding areas

Assess extent of involvement/injury.

Assist with correcting/minimizing condition and promote optimal healing

Assist body’s natural process of repair

Assess causative/contributing factors

EVALUATION

After 4 hours of rendering nursing intervention, the

Client’s mother participated in preventive measures and treatment programs for her child.

After week of teaching the client, patient is seen doing a self-inspection of his lower extremities.