If you are at risk for infection, you need to take special care of your health to avoid getting sick. Infections can be serious and even life-threatening if not treated properly. Because infections spread from person to person when germs enter the body through the mouth, nose or skin, there are many ways that being at risk for infection can affect your health.

At Risk For Infection Nursing Care Plan

1. Symptoms of infection include fever, pain, redness, discharge and malaise.

Fever, pain and redness are the most common symptoms of infection. Discharge is not a common symptom. Malaise is not a common symptom

2. In order to prevent infection, the patient will perform hand hygiene before and after caring for wounds, catheters, etc.

In order to prevent infection, the patient will perform hand hygiene before and after caring for wounds, catheters, etc.

Handwashing: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol and apply it to your hands for at least 20 seconds.

3. The patient will avoid contact with people who have infections.

• Avoid contact with people who have infections.
• Avoid crowds, as they increase your risk of exposure to illness.

4. The patient will avoid touching his or her eyes, nose or mouth without washing their hands first.

The patient will avoid touching his or her eyes, nose or mouth without washing their hands first. The patient will wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If they don’t have access to soap and water, they should use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead. The patient should also wash their hands after using the toilet, changing a diaper and before eating. They should also wash their hands after touching their pet if they’ve been exposed to an animal that might be infected with the disease being treated in the hospital setting.

5. The patient will avoid sharing personal items such as eating utensils, drinking cups and other household items.

• Avoid sharing personal items such as eating utensils, drinking cups and other household items.
• Don’t share towels, washcloths, pillowcases, etc.
• Don’t share toothbrushes, razors, etc.

6. The patient will clean his or her home frequently using a disinfectant.

The patient will clean his or her home frequently using a disinfectant.

Disinfectants are not the same as cleaning products. They are generally used to kill germs and should be applied only by people who have been trained in their use. These chemicals can be dangerous if they come into contact with broken skin, so it’s important that you use them with caution when cleaning your home or workplace. In addition, disinfectants should not be used around children; children may mistake the liquid for water and drink it, which could lead to illness or even death if the chemical has not been diluted properly first (and even then!).

7. Being at risk for infection means that you need to be extra careful to keep yourself free from germs that can cause it.

Being at risk for infection means that you need to be extra careful to keep yourself free from germs that can cause it. The best way to do this is through good hygiene practices and avoiding contact with people who may be carrying viruses or bacteria, as well as avoiding sharing personal items.

Some examples of good hygiene practices include:

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently throughout the day, especially after using the bathroom and handling raw food.
• Avoid touching your face without washing your hands first.

Your healthcare provider may give you additional instructions on how to practice good hygiene while they are treating you in the hospital or at home if they feel that you are at risk for infection due to medical conditions such as diabetes mellitus type 1 .

Closing

As you can see, being at risk for infection is not a good position to be in. You need to take extra precautions so that your home and body stay clean so that you don’t get sick.