About
Infectious disease caused by Trepenoma pallidum and is contracted congenitally or by sexual contact.
Assess
Cancer ( lesion, usually painless), progresses to rash and lesions all over body ( secondary stage), Tertiary stage involves multiple organs and complications. May also have flu-like symptoms after being infected.
Complications
Transmission of infection, progression of infection, multisystem organ failure, arthritis, dementia, meningitis, stroke
Diagnosis
- Acute pain related to inflammation of cervix
- Anxiety related to diagnosis
- Knowledge deficit related to disease, transmission, and management
- Risk for infection and spread of infection
Goals
- The client will verbalize concerns related to diagnosis and treatment.
- The client will have a decrease in pain less than 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- The client will identify methods to prevent the spread of infection.
- The client will identify safe sex methods ( abstinence, condoms, spermicidal, etc.)
- The client will be free from complications.
- The client will be able to identify treatment strategies and signs and symptoms requiring additional treatment.
Interventions
- Assess perineal tissue integumentary for rashes, ability to urinate, vital signs, pain levels, knowledge of disease process, treatment and transmission
- Monitor rash, neuro status, intake and output, pain levels.
- Administer antibiotic agents and analgesics as ordered by a physician.
- Keep lesions clean and dry.
- Use contact precautions with direct patient contact and strict handwashing before and after patient contact.
- Teach client signs and symptoms of disease exacerbation, worsening.
- Teach client methods to prevent the spread of infection to others.
- Teach client self-care including medication regimen, proper hygiene to prevent secondary infections, safe sexual practices.
- Encourage client to verbalize fears and concerns related to diagnosis and treatment.
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