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Category: Treating Infections

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Treatment of UTIs

If a urinary tract infection (UTI) has been identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse • Monitor and assess for pain • Collect a urine sample to send to the lab • Check vital observations, expecially temperature • Administer medication if prescribed by the doctor • Encourage water intake • Encourage resident to void...

Treatment of Pneumonia

If a pneumonia infection has been identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse • Assess pain • Administer medications to relieve symptoms if required and prescribed • Monitor breathing, check vital observations 4-hourly and auscultate lungs • Check for laboured breathing, cyanosis, and cold and clammy skin • Coughing and deep breathing should be encouraged,...

Treatment of Gastroenteritis

If a gastroenteritis infection has been identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse • Assess for pain and dehydration • Ensure the resident's fluid level is monitored, with a fluid balance intake/output chart • Record intake and output once a shift, and monitor vital signs every 4 hours • Administer medications to relieve symptoms if prescribed • Allow the...

Treatment of Rhinovirus

If a rhinovirus infection has been identified, • Assess pain • Administer medications to relieve symptoms if required and prescribed • Monitor breathing, check vital observations four hourly, and auscultate lungs • Check for laboured breathing, cyanosis, and cold and clammy skin • Coughing and deep breathing should be encouraged • Place the resident in a semi-fowler's position...

Treatment of Norovirus

If a norovirus infection has been identified • Assess for pain and dehydration • Ensure the resident's fluid level is monitored, with a fluid balance intake/output chart • Record intake and output once a shift and monitor vital signs every 4 hours • Administer medications to relieve symptoms if prescribed • Allow the resident uninterrupted rest periods as part of...

Treatment of Conjunctivitis

If a conjunctivitis infection is identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse Assess pain Apply cold compresses to relieve symptoms for about ten minutes when required on the affected eye Residents with conjunctivitis should not share towels or linen Hands should be washed frequently with soap and water before and...