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Category: Treating Infections

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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 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 Shingles

If a shingles infection has been identified Assess and monitor for pain Administer medications to relieve symptoms if prescribed Keep affected areas dry and clean Cover the rash with a non-stick dressing to avoid spreading the virus Encourage residents not to scratch the rash, as this can cause infection and...

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 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,...