Zinc Sulfate 73e6r

GENERIC NAME: Zinc Sulfate BRAND NAME: Zincate CLASSIFICATION: Mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements ACTION

Serves as a cofactor for many enzymatic reactions. Required for normal growth and tissue repair, wound healing and sense of taste and smell. Dosage:

INDICATION

Replacement and supplementation therapy in patients who are at risk for zinc deficiency.

CONTRAINDICATION

Hypersensitivity or allergy to any components in the formulation. Use cautiously in renal failure

SIDE EFFECTS

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Gastric irritation Nausea Vomiting

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

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10 mg/ml 2 ml OD

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Monitor progression of zinc deficiency symptoms during therapy. Encourage patient to comply with the diet recommendation. Ask the patient to notify any of the healthcare team if the he feels nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or tarry stools occur Emphasize the importance follow up exams

Name of patient: Andrei Bendita Age: 3 years old edema

ASSESSMENT Subjective: “Medyo namamaga po yung mata ko kahapon pa” Objective: • Periorbital edema • Input is greater than output Measurement: • T: 36.9 C • CR: 132 bpm • RR: 25 m • BP: 110/70

DIAGNOSIS Excess fluid volume related to failure of regulatory mechanism (inflammation of the glomerular membrane inhibiting filtration)as manifested by swelling of the cheeks.

Gender: Male

PLANNING In

Chief Complaint: Periorbital

IMPLEMENTATION 1. Assess location and severity of edema 2. Measure intake and output. 3. Measure edematous face 4. Daily weight 5. .

EVALUATION