Nursing care in a patient with post-traumatic cellulitis: a case study
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https://doi.org/10.20453/renh.v18i.2025.6534Keywords:
cellulitis, health education, nursing care, therapeutic interventionsAbstract
Cellulitis is a localized infection of soft tissues that occurs due to the entry of bacteria through a disruption in the skin barrier. This clinical case presents the results of implementing nursing care in a patient with post-traumatic cellulitis. This is a qualitative case study in which Maryory Gordon's functional patterns were assessed in the patient, and a care plan was applied using the NANDA, NIC, and NOC taxonomies. Comfort, pain, and self-perception of her image were the prioritized diagnoses in the patient. This helped make interventions aimed at improving health and quality of life. It was determined that the nursing care provided helped maintain a balance in the patient's health condition, thus achieving progressive recovery.
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