Risk of Infection related to compromised immune response, invasive procedures, chronic disease, or environmental exposure.

Description
Increased susceptibility to infection ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
500
Code
00500
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295
References
Klevens, M., L. Edwards J., & Hunt, D. (2019). Dialysis Surveillance Reports: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)—Data Summary, January 1,2005 –December 31, 2016. American Journal of Infection Control. 47(4): 472-474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.01.005
Franzetti, F., Borghi, B., Raimondi, F., & Rosenthal, V.D. (2018). Risk factors for multidrug-resistant bacteria and optimization of empirical antibiotic therapy in postoperative intra-abdominal infections. Int J Infect Dis., 68: 85-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2017.10.015

Outcomes

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Client remains free from ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The client will ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Maintaining an infection-free ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2000
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12,522
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/11/2026
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Client demonstrates knowledge of ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The client will ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Promoting understanding of ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2001
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12,522
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/11/2026
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Laboratory results reflect no ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Laboratory results will ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Normal lab results ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2002
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12,522
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/11/2026
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Actively maintains a clean ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The client’s environment ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: A clean environment ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2003
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12,522
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/11/2026
Outcome References
Brennan, L.V., & Miles, E. (2020). Infection Prevention and Control: Theory and Clinical Practice for Healthcare Professionals. Journal of Infection Control, 48(1), 74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.08.028
Loveday, H.P., Wilson, J., Pratt, R.J., Golsorkhi, M., Tingle, A., Bak, A., Browne, J., Prieto, J., & Wilcox, M. (2017). epic3: National Evidence-Based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England. Journal of Hospital Infection, 86(S1), S1-S70. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0195-6701(13)60012-2
Semple, P., & Moxham, L. (2017). Hand Hygiene and Infection Control: The Current Nursing Practice. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(21-22), 3612-3623. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13778
Bryan, J., & Holmes, B. (2016). The Role of Aseptic Technique in Reducing the Risks of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. British Journal of Nursing, 25(4), S23-S28. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2016.25.13.S23
Chernecky, C. C., & Berger, B. J. (2021). Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures, 7th Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Kee, J. L., Hayes, E. R., & McCuistion, L. E. (2020). Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 9th Edition. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Rutala, W. A., & Weber, D. J. (2019). Disinfection, sterilization, and antisepsis: An overview. American Journal of Infection Control, 47, A3-A9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2019.01.018
Mitchell, B.G., Gardner, A., Stone, P.W., Hall, L., & Pogorzelska-Maziarz, M. (2017). Hospital Staffing and Health Care-Associated Infections: A Systematic Review of the Literature. The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 43(10), 500-510. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjq.2017.05.007

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Evaluate infection risks, monitor ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Evaluate risk factors ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Early identification of ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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4000
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Ensure strict hand hygiene, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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4001
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Encourage vaccinations, such as ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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4002
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Promote nutrition, hydration, and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Promote adequate nutrition ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Nutritional support enhances ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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4003
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4004
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