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Chemotherapy: Risk For Infection RT Leukopenia

Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for Infection RT Leukopenia Secondary to Chemotherapy Outcomes: Infection Severity, Immune Status (NOC). Client will remain free of infection as evidenced by temperature remaining within normal limits. Client will verbalize interventions that prevent infection. Interventions NIC Rationales Monitor vital signs to check for infection Infection Protection An elevated temperature is frequently the [...]

Lorazepam

Brand Names: Apo-Lorazepam (CAN), Ativan, Novo-Lorazem (CAN), Nu-Loraz (CAN) Pregnancy Category D Controlled Substance C-IV Drug classes: Benzodiazepine, Anxiolytic, Sedative-hypnotic Therapeutic actions Exact mechanisms are not understood; acts mainly at subcortical levels of the CNS, leaving the cortex relatively unaffected. Main sites of action may be the limbic system and reticular formation; benzodiazepines potentiate the effects of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter; anxiolytic effects occur at doses well below those [...]

4 Dermatitis Nursing Care Plans

Dermatitis is a general term that describes an inflammation of the skin. View our Dermatitis Nursing Care Plan (NCP).

14 Mastectomy Nursing Care Plans

Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast which is usually a surgical management for patients with breast cancer. This is done to prevent the metastasize of the cancer cells. Breast cancer is the most common malignancy experienced by women. Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of breast cells.