About
Inflammation and infection of the deep connective tissues of the skin, most typically from staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria.
Assess
Generalized redness, warmth with clearly identified margins effecting superficial and deep tissues. Fever, pain, edema, circulation.
Complications
Spread of infection to other areas or to close contacts; MRSA
Diagnosis
- Acute pain related to inflammatory changes of the skin
- Impaired skin integrity related to damage and inflammation of skin surface
- Ineffective tissue profusion related to peripheral edema
Goals
- The client will remain free from injury.
- The client will be free of infection.
Interventions
- Monitor site, marking area of redness to compare on a daily basis.
- Monitor VS, CBC, circulation to extremity.
- Administer prescribed antibiotics.
- Teach client about medication regimen, stressing importance on continuing treatment even if symptoms improve.
- Teach client methods to reduce the spread of infection to other areas.
- Teach proper hygiene and cleansing of skin surfaces.
- Maintain clean, dry skin surfaces.
- Monitor for signs/ symptoms of complications.
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