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Category: Treating Infections

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Treatment of Wound Infections

If a wound infection has been identified Assess pain Provide pain relief if required Administer medications to relieve symptoms, if required and prescribed Determine the size, depth, and location of the damaged tissue  A wound's type and characteristics, as well as the wound's odour and drainage, should be determined  Clean...

Treatment of COVID-19

If you have identified COVID-19 symptoms,  • Assess pain  • Administer alternative relieving interventions  • Administer medications to relieve symptoms if required and prescribed  • If coughing, educate on holding the sternum when coughing  • Monitor vitals, especially temperature and breathing rate • Check for laboured breathing, cyanosis, and cold and clammy skin • Monitor oxygen saturation...

Treatment of Scabies

If a scabies infection has been identified Assess and monitor for pain Administer medications to relieve symptoms if prescribed All close contacts should be treated simultaneously, including residents, employees, and visitors  Assess the integrity of the skin Educate on avoiding rubbing and scratching- keep resident nails short  Prevent contact by...

Treatment of Influenza

If influenza (flu) infection has been identified, refer symptoms to the registered nurse   Nursing Care Assess pain Administer alternative interventions or medications to relieve pain and symptoms Monitor breathing, check vital observations 4hourly and auscultate lungs  Check for laboured breathing, cyanosis, cold and clammy skin Coughing and deep breathing...