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Treatment of RSV

If an RSV infection has been identified • 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, educate on holding the sternum when...

Treatment of Common Cold

If your resident shows signs and symptoms of the common cold,  • Assess pain • Administer alternative interventions to relieve symptoms  • Administer medications to relieve symptoms if required and prescribed • Monitor breathing, check vital observations each shift, and auscultate lungs  • Check for laboured breathing, cyanosis, and cold and clammy skin • Coughing and...

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 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 Sapovirus

If a Sapovirus has been identified, report the symptoms to a 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 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...