Patient states the impact of infectious process on the human body and its daily functioning. • Patient states the various measures to prevent worsening of lesions and minimize tissue injury, such as...

Patient states the impact of infectious process on the human body and its daily functioning.

• Patient states the various measures to prevent worsening of lesions and minimize tissue injury, such as washing hands thoroughly; reporting worsening of lesions and/or drainage, fever, or joint pain; and taking medication as prescribed.

• Patient states the importance and need for reporting the worsening of symptoms of the infection, such as fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite.

• Patient states the rationale for staying on treatment for the prescribed length of time.

• Patient states the importance of effective family therapeutic management through compliance with therapy, returning for follow-up visits to the prescriber to monitor progress, checking for adverse reactions and reporting any new symptoms in members of the household/family.