Herpes Zoster (Shingles) - INt | Conjunto de Fichas

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Interventions 1. Isolate the client since the exudate from the lesions contain the virus, prevent scratching and rubbing the affected area, teach the client about measures to keep the skin clean to prevent infection 2. Assess for signs and symptoms of infection, including skin infections and eye infections; skin necrosis can occur. 3. Assess neurovascular status and seventh cranial nerve function; Bell's palsy is a complication 4. Keep the client cool by wearing lightweight, loose cotton clothing and keeping the environment cool. Use an air mattress and bed cradle on the clients bed. 5. Prescribed therapies, antiviral medications, astringent compresses, topical treatments and such may be administered or may be part of patient education.	Herpes Zoster

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Interventions 1. Isolate the client since the exudate from the lesions contain the virus, prevent scratching and rubbing the affected area, teach the client about measures to keep the skin clean to prevent infection 2. Assess for signs and symptoms of infection, including skin infections and eye infections; skin necrosis can occur. 3. Assess neurovascular status and seventh cranial nerve function; Bell's palsy is a complication 4. Keep the client cool by wearing lightweight, loose cotton clothing and keeping the environment cool. Use an air mattress and bed cradle on the clients bed. 5. Prescribed therapies, antiviral medications, astringent compresses, topical treatments and such may be administered or may be part of patient education.

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