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Impaired sense of comfort: Pain related to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

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Nursing Care Plan for Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a state of bacterial infection in the urinary tract. (Enggram, Barbara, 1998) Signs and Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Signs and symptoms of UTI: at the bottom are: Pain is often, and a burning sensation when urinating. Spasame the bladder and suprapubic area. Hematuria. Back pain can occur. Signs and symptoms of UTI: at the top are: Fever. Chills. Pelvic pain and waist. Pain when urinating. Malaise. Dizziness. Nausea and vomiting. Impaired sense of comfort: pain related to inflammation and infection of the urethra, bladder and other urinary tract structures. Expected outcomes: Pain is reduced / lost during and after urination. Intervention: 1. Monitor discoloration of urine, urination pattern monitor, input and output every 8 hours and monitor the results of urinalysis reset Rational: to identify indications of progress or deviations from expected results

Acute Pain (Headache) related to Hyponatremia

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Nursing Care Plan - Acute Pain (Headache) related to Hyponatremia Hyponatremia is defined as a low sodium concentration in the blood. Too little sodium in the diet alone is very rarely the cause of hyponatremia, although it can promote hyponatremia indirectly and has been associated with Ecstasy-induced hyponatremia. Sodium loss can lead to a state of low blood volume, which serves as a signal for the release of anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include nausea and vomiting, headache, short-term memory loss, confusion, lethargy, fatigue, loss of appetite, restlessness, irritability, muscle weakness, spasms or cramps, seizures, and decreased consciousness or coma. Acute Pain : the head related to hyponatremia Purpose: After the act of nursing, pain is reduced / lost, Expected outcomes: Looks calm and relaxed. No complaints of pain. Exhibit a pain management. Intervention: 1. Assess vital signs. R / To determine the general condition o

Appendectomy - Post Operative Nursing Care Plan - Acute Pain

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Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. Appendicitis commonly presents with right iliac fossa abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. However, half to one third of persons do not have these typical signs and symptoms. Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include wide spread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. This procedure is normally performed as an emergency procedure, when the patient is suffering from acute appendicitis. However, a 12-hour delay had no effect on outcomes, in a large retrospective study. Appendecetomy- Post Operative Nursing Care Plan Acute pain related to the incision in the right lower quadrant abdominal postoperative. Purpose: Pain is reduced / lost. Expected outcomes: Relaxed and can sleep properly. Intervention: 1. Assess pain scale location, characteristics and report changes in pain appropriately. R /