GENERIC NAME: Zinc Sulfate

BRAND NAME: Zincate

CLASSIFICATION: Mineral and electrolyte replacements/supplements

ACTION INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a cofactor for Replacement and Hypersensitivity or allergy  Gastric irritation  Monitor progression
many enzymatic reactions. supplementation therapy to any components in the  Nausea of zinc deficiency
Required for normal in patients who are at risk formulation.  Vomiting symptoms during
growth and tissue repair, for zinc deficiency. therapy.
wound healing and sense Use cautiously in renal  Encourage patient to
of taste and smell. failure comply with the diet
recommendation.
Dosage:  Ask the patient to
notify any of the
10 mg/ml healthcare team if the
2 ml OD 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 Gender: Male Chief Complaint: Periorbital edema

ASSESSMENT DIAGNOSIS PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION

Subjective: Excess fluid volume In 1. Assess location

related to failure of and severity of
“Medyo namamaga po regulatory mechanism edema
yung mata ko kahapon pa” (inflammation of the 2. Measure intake
glomerular membrane and output.
Objective: inhibiting filtration)as
3. Measure
 Periorbital edema manifested by swelling of
edematous face
 Input is greater the cheeks.
4. Daily weight
than output
5. .
Measurement:
 T: 36.9 C
 CR: 132 bpm
 RR: 25 cpm
 BP: 110/70