Nursing care of the immunosuppressed patient in an intensive care unit.
In summary, a comprehensive investigation into the etiologies of immunosuppression within a critical care unit has been described. Nursing interventions appropriate for these patients have been detailed.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D003422:Critical Care; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007108:Immune Tolerance; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000151:congenital / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009748:Nutrition Disorders / Q000276:immunology / Q000451:nursing; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000517:prevention & control