NURS 3012 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Diphenhydramine, Tonsillectomy, Aciclovir
23 May 2017
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If the agent is a virus, there are very few drugs to help relieve illness. Indirect occurs when there is no contact with the source (e. g. , gastro: the route of transmission is also significant. Nursing care management: the nurse should always take precautions to prevent transmission of communicable diseases, the most efficient way a nurse can do this is to promote primary preventions. Examples of airborne: droplet precautions private room and a mask must be worn (e. g. , illnesses, contact precautions private room, gloves and a gown that are spread through coughing or sneezing) illnesses are tuberculosis, chicken pox, h1n1. Provide comfort: many communicable diseases cause skin manifestations that are bothersome to the child. Itchiness from rashes can usually be relieved using calamine lotion or cool baths (usually without soap: to avoid overheating, which increases itching, children should wear lightweight, loose, non-irritating clothing and keep out of the sun.
