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PARONYCHIA
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
Infection
Trauma
Bacteria (candida yeast)
Injury
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Pus-filled blisters
Changes in nail shape, colour or texture
Tenderness of the skin around nails
Detachment of your nail
Redness of the skin around your nail
SURGERY
Incision
Drainage
NURSING INTERVENTION
PLAN
Manipulate patient’s surroundings
for promotion of optimal comfort
Avoid activities wich may cause pain
Alleviate and reduce pain
assist the patient in keeping his hygiene
Place patient in a comfortable position
help the patient eat
assist the patient in taking the medication
EVALUATION
Relief from pain
Maintained self-care
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
Compromised self-care
Acute pain
DEFINITION
An Infection of the tissue folds around the nails
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
The occurrence of cracks fissure
Or trauma allowing organisms to enter the nail
between The nails and nail fold
Breakdown of the protective barrier
crevice leads to bacterial or fungal in the area
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
Antibiotics
Penicillin
Antifungal
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
Physical examination (observing)
Take sample to lab
DIET
Avoid eating too much sugar
HEALTH EDUCATION
do not bite your nails or pick at the skin
soaking in hot water for15min twice a day
trim the toenails about once a month
soak hands or feet in one quart of apple cider
irritating substance ,e.g. soap, detergent
vinegar with one quart of warm water for
Wear gloves to prevent contact with
30 minutes to draw out the infection
REFERENCES
https://www.healthline.com/health/paronychia
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