Risk for Infection related to inadequate primary defenses or immunosuppression

Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for Infection NIC NOC

NOC and indicators

NOC: infection control and risk control, after nursing interventions, there is no secondary infection, with:

Indicator:

1. Free of any signs of infection.
2. Normal leukocyte numbers.
3. Patients say knew about the signs of infection.

NIC and activities

NIC:  Wound Care
Activity:

1. Observe signs of wound infection.
2. Perform breast care with aseptic technique and use sterile gauze to treat and cover wounds.
3. Instruct the patient to report and recognize the signs of infection.
4. Manage your therapy according to the program.

Rational

1. Marker of the infection process.
2. Avoid infection.
3. Preventing infection.
4. Accelerate healing.

NIC: Control of infection
Activity:

1. Limit visitors.
2. Wash hands before and after treating patients.
3. Increase nutrient inputs sufficient.
4. Encourage adequate rest.
5. Ensure aseptic handling area IV.
6. Provide health education about risk for infection.

Rational :

1. Prevent secondary infection.
2. Prevent nosocomial infection.
3. Increase endurance.
4. Helps relaxation and helps protect the infection.
5. Prevent infection.
6. Increasing patient knowledge.