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MADAGASCAR
Lindsay Johnson, Andrea
Crapsey,
Katie Helms, Charissa Deur
HEALTH PROBLEMS IN
MADAGASCAR
Contaminated Water
Diarrhea
Malaria
Alcohol/Tobacco Use
CONTAMINATED WATER
10.9 million people in Madagascar dont have access to
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Teach and utilize appropriate universal precautions
TEACHING
Ingesting contaminated water can lead to many diseases
DIARRHEA
Nursing Diagnoses:
The people of Madagascar area at risk for deficient fluid volume as
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Observe for symptoms of:
Dry tongue
OUTCOMES
Patient experiences adequate fluid volume and
TEACHING
Teach causes of fluid loss
Parent education
plan
Explain the importance of maintaining proper nutrition
Teach interventions to prevent future episodes of
inadequate intake:
MALARIA
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Assess cultural or religious beliefs that may relate to
OUTCOMES
Patient will ask questions about the benefits and risks of
TEACHING
Main target: Adults
It is important for the people of Madagascar to know how severe
0.08%
Children as young as 12 years old drink frequently
14.3% of the population are considered heavy drinkers
Tobacco is one of the main crops in Madagascar easy to
grow
Smoking is allowed everywhere, except healthcare
facilities
Nursing Diagnosis: The populations in Madagascar show
NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Perform physical assessment for deterioration of body
OUTCOMES
In 3 months, clients will have understanding of the
TEACHING
Show patients the difference between a Smokers lung
CITATIONS
health organization.