Care Plan for Iron Overload Management
Category: Hematology
Assessment
Patient presents with fatigue, joint pain, and elevated serum ferritin levels.
Diagnosis
Risk for organ damage related to excess iron deposition.
Goals
Patient will maintain normal iron levels and prevent complications related to iron overload.
Interventions
Monitor serum ferritin and transferrin saturation levels regularly. Administer prescribed medications or therapeutic phlebotomy to reduce iron levels. Educate patient on dietary modifications to reduce iron intake. Coordinate care with a hematologist for further evaluation and management.
Rationale
These interventions aim to manage iron levels, prevent complications, and provide comprehensive care.
Evaluation
Patient's iron levels and symptom relief will be monitored regularly.