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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 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 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,...

Treatment of Ringworm

If ringworm infection is identified Assess pain Administer medication if prescribed by the doctor Check skin integrity to prevent further infection  Educate the resident on ringworm and encourage them not to touch the lesions, as it may cause it to spread The resident should use clean towels and washcloths every...

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...