Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Rabies Management
Category: Infectious Diseases
Assessment
Patient presents with fever, headache, and a history of animal bite. Diagnosis of rabies confirmed.
Diagnosis
Risk for impaired neurological function related to rabies infection.
Goals
Patient will remain neurologically stable with no progression of symptoms. Patient will complete the full course of rabies vaccination and immunoglobulin therapy.
Interventions
Monitor neurological status and vital signs regularly. Administer rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin as prescribed. Educate patient on the importance of completing the full course of treatment. Provide supportive care, including fluids and antipyretics, to manage symptoms.
Rationale
These interventions aim to prevent the progression of rabies, manage symptoms, and educate the patient on the importance of completing the treatment regimen.
Evaluation
Patient's neurological status and response to treatment will be monitored regularly.