Nursing 213

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide

Symptoms of trichinosis: •

Abdominal cramping Diarrhea Fever Headache Pink eye

Photophobia Weakness Muscle pain Facial or eye swelling Lymphadenopathy Dysuria Hematuria Cancer (rare) Enlarged spleen

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Symptoms of schistosomiasis (blood flukes): • Rash • Hives • Fever • Eosinophilia • Hepatitis Symptoms of taeniasis (tapeworms): • Dehydration • Malnutrition • Intestinal obstruction Symptoms of enterobiasis (pinworms): • Itching (pruritis) of the anal area • Anal irritation Symptoms of hookworm: • Anemia • Generalized edema Nursing assessment for parasitic infections: • Head to toe general assessment o Check level of consciousness o Check temperature o

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Seizures Anemia

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Altered level of consciousness Erythema in the anal area

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Cardiac complications Malnutrition

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Inquire if any seizure activity has occurred o Assess skin for rash or hives o Visual examination of rectum for worms or redness

• Assess for exposure; water sources, travel, etc.

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