NUR 322 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Myalgia, Pharynx, Diarrhea
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Upper respiratory infection similar to common cold. Coughing with a red face and protruding tongue. Paroxysmal cough ending with an inspiratory whoop, vomiting. Cyanosis, sweating, prostration, and exhaustion from coughing. Saliva, mucus, and tears may flow from mouth, nose, and eyes during cough. Coughing becomes less severe and paroxysms and whoops slowly disappear. Cough may persist for months and is aggravated by physical stress and respiratory irritants. Polymerase chain reaction (pcr) testing to detect dna is also common. Serological testing with elisa - criterion testing standard. Vigilantly monitor child"s vital signs and oxygen saturation. Accurately record coughing, feeding, vomiting, and weight changes. Abrupt onset of fever; children have higher degrees of fever than adults (up to 105. 1 f [40. 6 c]) Photophobia, tearing, burning and eye pain may occur. In presence of known epidemic, child who has symptoms of fever, malaise, and respiratory illness may easily be diagnosed. Laboratory tests may isolate virus from nasopharynx if done early.
