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INGROWN NAIL ingrownToenail-1165595353-770x553 - Coggle Diagram
INGROWN NAIL 
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
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Skin next to nail becoming tender, swollen or hard
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prevention
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Wear proper fitting shoes, socks and tights
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Pathophysiology
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sharp spicules of the lateral nails margin develops and gradually driven into the dermis of the nails groove
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Inflammatory response occurs in the area of penetration, leading to erythma, edema, purulence and development of granulation tissue
NURSING CARE PLAN
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NURSING INTERVENTION
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Educate patient on wearing proper fitting shoes, socks and stocking
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If pus is present, it must be cleaned and dry out the feet using clean sterile water, to irrigate
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