Nursing Care Plan for Bartholinitis
Nursing Care Plan for Bartholinitis Bartholinitis an inflammatory condition of one or both Bartholin's glands, caused by bacterial infection. Usually the causative microorganism is a species of Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, or Escherichia coli , or a strain of gonococcus . The condition is characterized by swelling of one or both glands, pain, and development of an abscess in the infected gland. A fistula may develop from the gland to the vagina, anus, or perineum. Treatment includes local application of heat, often by soaking in hot water; antibiotics; or, if necessary, incision of the gland and drainage of the purulent material or excision of the entire gland and its duct. Nursing Assessment Nursing Care Plan for Bartholinitis Changes in skin color Edema Fluid in the gland Pain Lump on vaginal lips The smell of the fluid Cleanliness of the body The number and color of urine Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Care Plan for Bartholinitis Self-care deficit related to limitation of motion...