Nursing Diagnosis for Infection Risk-A Student’s Guide
Infection is a type of disease that can be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Common types of infections are skin infections, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections. The diagnosis for infection risk is about assessing the potential for an individual to have an infection based on their exposure to infectious agents such as viruses or bacteria. It also includes determining if the person is at risk from their environment, exposure to smoke, drugs, and other hazardous materials…