What are the nursing diagnosis for hemochromatosis?
The nursing diagnoses for hemochromatosis include:
Excess fluid volume related to impaired cardiac output
Fatigue related to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of blood
Impaired gas exchange related to iron deposition in the lungs
Ineffective tissue perfusion related to narrowing of blood vessels by iron deposits
Impaired skin integrity related to iron-induced pruritus
Disturbed body image related to dark or bronze skin pigmentation
Deficient knowledge about disease and treatment
Risk for infection related to impaired immune function
Risk for liver damage related to iron deposits in the liver
Risk for heart failure related to iron-induced myocardial damage