perichondritis
Is the infection and the inflammation of the cartilage pinna and perichondrium
definition
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pathophysiology
layers of the connective tissue around it
it destroy the cartilage
pus accumulates between the cartilage and layer
deformed ear is a result
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causes
bacteria
injury to ear
trauma to the side of the head
the pus cuts off the blood supply to the cartilage
signs and symptoms
abscess
pain
deformation of the ear structure
swelling
redness
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nursing care plan
Altered sleep due to anxiety related to knowledge deficit about the prognosis
NO anxiety
risk of anxiety due to diagnosis
.inform the patient about disease process , possible outcomes and how to overcome these
.refer for counselling so that patient can deal with problem rationally
.be non- judgemental at all times to foster trust
problem
nursing diagnosis
expected outcome
nursing intervention
physical examination
diagnosis