Herpes Varicella Zoster Virus

Herpes Varicella Zoster Virus:

1:What factors placed the patient at risk for this
diagnosis ?
-immunosuppressed
2:What are the usual manifestations associated with varicella infection?
-burning pain
-headach,
-leision,
-malais
-backach
3:What treatment opotions are available for this patient?
-anti histamin
-analgesia
-mild sedationat bedtime
-systemic corticosteroid

4:What are some of the sequelae that Mrs.Hill might experience?
-ulceration
-keratosis

5:How long can the patient expect to have lesions/symptoms?
7-21 day

6:What would you include in a patient teaching plan for this individual?
-apply skin lotion ,cream,ointment immediatly after bathing
-do effective dressing
-decrease environmental irritation
-provide fluid intake to prevent dehydration
-avoid frequent wetting and drying of skin

7:Based on the assessment data presented , write one or more appropriate nursing diagnosis .are there any collaborative problems?
-risk for infection related to open lession ,presence of environmental pathogens
------collaborative problem:
- infection related to open wond
-impaired skin integrity

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