wound infection
Infection
Patient educated that there is good and bad bacteria in our body’s and the ABT will kill both which result in the yeast infection
. Yeast infection
is identify by area is likely an area that is moist it is red and has raised pumps. Patient instructed on possible yeast infection
s related to long term use of ABT, in areas that include but is not limited to between legs, under breast, and in between groin. Patient instructed to report any symptoms to MD or SN during visit.
SN instructed that should be call your doctor right away if you notice any of the following signs and symptoms of an infection
: Fever ( this is sometimes the only sign of an infection
), chills and sweats, change in cough or a new cough, sore throat or new mouth sore, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, stiff neck, burning or pain with urination, unusual vaginal discharge or irritation, increased urination, redness, soreness, or swelling in any area, including surgical wound
s and ports, diarrhea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen or rectum, new onset of pain.
Instructed patient about infection
, which is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues.
Instructed patient on how an infection
may cause symptoms or not. This presence or absence of symptoms is caused by the microorganism's injury to the body's cell or by the body response to the invasion.
Instructed patient about what happens when the body's defense system is effective. In that case the infection
may remain localized and temporary, producing only mild, treatable symptoms.
Instructed patient that if the infection
persists and spreads it can progress to an acute or chronic disease.
Instructed patient about the most common types of infection
in diabetic patients, for example: skin, subcutaneous tissue, and renal and pulmonary infection
s.
Instructed patient about skin infection
signs, such as redness, skin breakdown, discharge, and blisters with purulent exudates. Contact MD immediately if any of these symptoms appear.
SN instructed patient and caregiver on medication levofloxacin used to treat a variety of bacterial infection
s . Reviewed side effects with both and advised to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication , continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection
.
Instructed patient about infection
s are commonly produced by bacterias or viruses. Once diagnosed most infection
s can be treated with antibiotics.