NURSING QUESTION: Infection control and prevention
Scenario;
An 8-year old child was admitted to the hospital with body
aches, fatigue, cogh and fever. He was diagnosed with a viral
infection that spreads via large droplets. The nursing diagnosis is
Ineffective Thermoregulation.
1. Describe the
precautions and personal protective equipment required to care for
this patient.
2. Identify five (5)
nursing interventions for this patient who has a nursing diagnosis
of Ineffective Thermoregulation.
2a. Discuss infection control practices for each of the five (5)
nursing interventions that you have identified for this
patient.





