1. Manifestations of Infection

what body systems and areas should be assessed for manifestations of infection?

• neurological

• temperature

• oral mucosa

• skin

• respiratory

• gastrointestinal

• genitourinary

what neurological findings can suggest infection?

• change in level of consciousness

• change in mental status

• headache

what temperature findings can suggest infection?

• fever greater than 100.4°F

• chills

• diaphoresis

what oral mucosa findings can suggest infection?

lesions or abscesses

what skin findings can suggest infection?

• rashes, lesions, blisters, abscesses

• existing wounds, pressure ulcers

• infected IV sites

what respiratory findings can suggest infection?

• cough, shortness of breath, accessory muscle use

• sputum production

what gastrointestinal findings can suggest infection?

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abnormal bowel sounds

what genitourinary finding can suggest infection?

dysuria