ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
31
Evaluating Effectiveness of Discharge Teaching for a Child Who Has Atopic Dermatitis
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Atopic Dermatitis Type of eczema that is characterized
by pruritis & associated with a history AD cannot be cured but
of allergies that are of an inherited can be well controlled
tendency
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings - Avoid use if
- Presence of allergic condition and family - Erythema, vesicles, papules infection is present
history of atopy - Intense pruritis
- Previous skin disorder and exacerbation of - A bluish discoloration is present underneath
- Avoid direct
present skin disorder the eyes sunlight and the
- Exposure to irritating and/or causative agents - Numerous infections of the nails are present use of tanning
- Lymphodemopathy occurs
beds
- Product can
cause
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures photosensitivity
- No lab test needed to identify - Patch testing
eczema - Examining skin
- Skin examination & medical
history
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Nursing Care Medications Client Education - Infection
- Keep nails short and trimmed - Chronic itchy
Keep skin hydrated with tepid baths - Antihistamines - Use mild detergents to wash clothes and linens
and scaly skin
then apply an emollient. Dress in - Educate the family and child to avoid offending
cotton clothing. Avoid irritants. Provide - Antibiotics agents
- Ovserve for signs and symptoms of infection - Asthma and hay
support to the child and family. Wash
skin folds and genital area frequently
- Topical - Avoid overheating bedroom
fever
- Maintain treatment to prevent flare-up
with water. Keep nails short. corticosteroids - Sleep problems
- Topical
immunomodulat
ors
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
- Moisturize skin at least - Testing for specific
twice a day eczema triggers
- Don't scratch - Sleep disturbance and
- Choose mild soap behavior aspects
without dye or perfumes
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
STUDENT NAME _____________________________________
31
Evaluating Effectiveness of Discharge Teaching for a Child Who Has Atopic Dermatitis
DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________
Alterations in Pathophysiology Related Health Promotion and
Health (Diagnosis) to Client Problem Disease Prevention
Atopic Dermatitis Type of eczema that is characterized
by pruritis & associated with a history AD cannot be cured but
of allergies that are of an inherited can be well controlled
tendency
ASSESSMENT SAFETY
CONSIDERATIONS
Risk Factors Expected Findings - Avoid use if
- Presence of allergic condition and family - Erythema, vesicles, papules infection is present
history of atopy - Intense pruritis
- Previous skin disorder and exacerbation of - A bluish discoloration is present underneath
- Avoid direct
present skin disorder the eyes sunlight and the
- Exposure to irritating and/or causative agents - Numerous infections of the nails are present use of tanning
- Lymphodemopathy occurs
beds
- Product can
cause
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures photosensitivity
- No lab test needed to identify - Patch testing
eczema - Examining skin
- Skin examination & medical
history
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Complications
Nursing Care Medications Client Education - Infection
- Keep nails short and trimmed - Chronic itchy
Keep skin hydrated with tepid baths - Antihistamines - Use mild detergents to wash clothes and linens
and scaly skin
then apply an emollient. Dress in - Educate the family and child to avoid offending
cotton clothing. Avoid irritants. Provide - Antibiotics agents
- Ovserve for signs and symptoms of infection - Asthma and hay
support to the child and family. Wash
skin folds and genital area frequently
- Topical - Avoid overheating bedroom
fever
- Maintain treatment to prevent flare-up
with water. Keep nails short. corticosteroids - Sleep problems
- Topical
immunomodulat
ors
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
- Moisturize skin at least - Testing for specific
twice a day eczema triggers
- Don't scratch - Sleep disturbance and
- Choose mild soap behavior aspects
without dye or perfumes
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
