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Head Injury Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
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Head Injury Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Head injury involves trauma to the skull leading to temporary or permanent brain damage. There are several different types of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

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Risk for Bleeding Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
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Risk for Bleeding Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Any condition or organ that affects blood formation or platelet formation and alters coagulation abilities might contribute to a higher risk of bleeding. Identifying potential risk allows for the early implementation of preventative measures.

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Risk for Infection Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
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Risk for Infection Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Monitor for signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or drainage.
Any break in the skin or other compromise in the body’s first line of defense can lead to pathogens’ possible entrance into the body. Vulnerable areas such as fresh surgical incisions are especially prone to infection. Purulent drainage may be cultured.

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Disturbed Body Image Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
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Disturbed Body Image Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

This is a form of coping strategy that starts the healing process. Sharing their feelings provides excellent insight into the patient’s insecurities and helps the nurse in individualizing care.

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Impaired Gas Exchange Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
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Impaired Gas Exchange Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Patients with respiratory problems may have wheezes, crackles, or sound diminished. Changes or worsening in these lung sounds may indicate a decline in ventilation. Often lung sounds contribute to disclosing the source of poor ventilation.

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Fatigue Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan
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Fatigue Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Keeping track of activities with emotions and energy level helps the patient become more aware of contributing factors to their fatigue. Nurses can use this information to develop strategies with the patient to reduce situations that increase fatigue.

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