6. Risk for infection: Bronchitis Nursing Care Plans

 Risk for infection
related to: the settlement of secretions, chronic disease processes.

As evidenced by:[Check those that apply]

Major: (Must be present)	(_) Altered production of leukocytes. (_) Altered immune response.
Minor: (May be present)	(_) Altered circulation. (_) Presence of favorable conditions for infection. (_) History of infection.

Date & Sign.	Plan and Outcome[Check those that apply]	Target Date:	Nursing Interventions[Check those that apply]	Date Achieved:
	The patient will: (_) Remain infection free A.E.B.: (_) Demonstrate complete recovery from infection A.E.B.: (_) Other:		(_) Assess temperature q ___ hrs. (_) Inspect and record signs of erythema, induration, foul smelling drainage, from or around wound, skin, invasive line, mouth/throat, or other site q ___ hrs. (_) Asses for cloudiness of urine q ___ hrs. (_) Report abnormal changes in WBC count and/or pathogenic growth on cultures. (_) Utilize good handwashing techinque. (_) Visitors and health care workers with active infection are to avoid contact with patient. (_) Avoid invasive prodecures; i.e. rectal temperatures, bladder catheters, etc. (_) Encourage high protein/high carbohydrate foods/fluids when indicated. (_) Explore with patient potential etiological factors which potentiate infection and include appropriate health teaching. (_) Other:________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________