Nursing diagnoses in pemphigus vulgaris: a case study.
OBJECTIVE
This case study illustrates the use of the nursing process based upon the standardized nursing diagnoses approved by NANDA International (NANDA-I), and using the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) and the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) in the care of a patient with pemphigus vulgaris (PV).


METHODS
The published literature on PV and the experience and expertise of the authors in working with people with impaired skin integrity and PV were used to develop this case study.


RESULTS
The accuracy of nursing diagnoses and appropriateness of the nursing interventions were supported by the positive health outcomes of the patient.


CONCLUSIONS
Impaired skin integrity is a human response diagnosed by nurses, and early treatment is important due to the vulnerability of these patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The case study contributes to nursing knowledge for professionals who care for patients with PV.
Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do Sul, Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
Silvana B
SB
Pena
Heloísa C Q C P
HC
Guimarães
Sidinéia R B
SR
Bassoli
Santina N A
SN
Casarin
Trace Heather
TH
Herdman
Alba L B L
AL
de Barros
D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D010392:Pemphigus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology
Case study; nursing care; nursing diagnosis; nursing process; pemphigus vulgaris