Onychauxis onychauxis thumbnail

onychauxis is a nail disoderd that causes finger nails or toenails grow abnormally thick , overtime the nails may become curled and turned white or yellowish

definition

pathophysiology

over time the nail may become curled and turned white or yellow

the thickening may cause nail to plate

Nail disorder that causes fingernails or toenail to grow abnormally

the part where you paint your nail polish will separate from the nailbed

clinical manifestation

separation of the nail plate from the nail bed

yellow or white appearance

abnormal thickenin g of the nails

red or black colouring if left untreated

pain on the nail

nursing care plan

altered comfort and disturbed sleep due to pain caused by separation of the nail plate from the nailbed
-risk for infection related to separation of nail plate from nailbed.

-patient verbalize that there is no pain
-patient to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep without being disturbed
-No signs of infection
-vital signs are normal

pain and risk of infection

-administer analgesic as prescribed
-cut nails short
-administer antibiotics , antifungal or antivirals as prescribed
-monitor vital signs
-advice the patient to eat a diet high in vegetables and fruits to fight infections

problem

nursing diagnosis

expected outcome

nursing intervention