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Infection Protection (cont.)
Activities (cont.)
Encourage fluid intake (1225 cc per day, Pt likes orange
Gatorade)
Encourage rest (naps every afternoon from 1-3 PM, bedtime
at 2030)
Monitor for change in energy level/malaise
Instruct patient to take anti-infective as prescribed
(Bactrim BID, po, MTW and Nystatin 5cc,s & s, TID)
Teach Family about s & sx of infection and when to report
them to HCP
(NIC, 2008)