Risk for Infection Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plans

This article can help you determine what to consider when planning care for a patient who is at risk for infection. Patients at risk for infection are those whose immune system or natural defenses are compromised. These patients have inadequate protection from pathogenic organisms, and it is important to plan nursing interventions and care to provide additional protection and infection prevention.Get Our Hypertension Study Guide for FreeDownload NowIn this article:Risk Factors (Related to)Expected OutcomesNursing AssessmentNursing InterventionsNursing Care PlansReferencesRisk for infection can be heightened by anything that interferes with the body’s ability to fight off pathogenic invasions. The following are common risk factors for infection:Breakdown of the body’s physical defense mechanisms. This type of breakdown can be broken skin due to injury, surgery, or other invasive procedures. It can also take the form of altered peristalsis, swelling or stasis of body fluids, or damage to...