Nursing Diagnoses of Yellow Fever

5 Key Nursing Diagnoses:

Deficient fluid volume related to inadequate fluid intake and vomiting

Impaired skin integrity related to hyperbilirubinemia from jaundice

Imbalanced nutrition; less than body requirements related to loss of appetite and vomiting

Activity intolerance related to muscle and joint aches, headache, and fever

Risk of delirium and altered mental status related to organ ischemia

Problem	Related To	Plan	Outcome	Nursing Intervention
Activity intolerance	Fever Headache Nausea and vomiting Muscle and joint aches	Assess nutritional status Monitor patient’s sleep pattern and amount of sleep achieved over past few days Assess potential for physical injury with activity Assess emotional response to change in physical status	Patient maintains activity level within capabilities, as evidenced by normal heart rate and blood pressure during activity, as well as absence of shortness of breath, weakness, and fatigue Patient verbalizes and uses energy-conservation techniques	Encourage adequate rest periods Refrain from performing nonessential procedures to promote rest Progress activity gradually Encourage verbalization of feelings regarding limitations Provide emotional support

References:

Gulanick, M. (2012). Activity intolerance – Weakness; deconditioned; sedentary. Elsevier. Retrieved from http://www1.us.elsevierhealth.com/MERLIN/Gulanick/archive/Constructor/gulanick01.html