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.

Risk for Infection — AIDS

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is the final result of infection with a retrovirus, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Nursing Diagnosis: 

Risk for Infection

Risk factors may include

• Inadequate primary defenses: broken skin, traumatized tissue, stasis of body fluids
• Depression of the immune system, chronic disease, malnutrition; use of antimicrobial agents
• Environmental exposure, invasive techniques

Possibly evidenced by:

[Not applicable; presence of signs and symptoms establishes an actual diagnosis.]

Desired Outcomes: 

• Achieve timely healing of wounds/lesions.
• Be afebrile and free of purulent drainage/secretions and other signs of infectious conditions.
• Identify/participate in behaviors to reduce risk of infection.