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Home Your library Expert Solutions Ask Quizlet anything Profile Picture Free trial COLD, FLU, CROUP, RSV, & PNEUMONIA Test 3 (8 questions) Science Medicine Pediatrics COLD, FLU, CROUP, RSV, & PNEUMONIA Test 3 (8 questions) Leave the first rating In-class activity Classic Live Checkpoint Self-study activity Flashcards Learn Test Match Clinical Manifestations of the flu Know the FACTS! Fever, Aches, Chills, Tiredness, Sudden symptoms! Fever (usually high), Headache, Muscle aches, Chills, Extreme tiredness, Dry cough Runny nose may also occur but is more common in children than adults Possible GI symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms typically last 4-5 days Signs and symptoms such as confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness require emergency treatment. 1 / 84 Spaced repetition Advance to the next card to turn on reviews Profile Picture Created by melissa_petitt5 Share 4th level Students also viewed Equine Immunodeficiencies- 41 40 terms Profile Picture mkw423 Preview Pediatrics LECTURE WK 1 27 terms Profile Picture lf1277 Preview PCA Exam 5: Pediatrics 68 terms Profile Picture Amelia_Sabra Preview Reference Ranges (Ch.14-24) 42 terms Profile Picture Sloane_Pansini Preview Lewis: GBS -Guillain-Barré Syndrome 28 terms Profile Picture CaliforniaPanda Preview Peds Exam 1: Well-Child Visits 90 terms Profile Picture glanders768 Preview Key Concepts and Theories of Growth and Development. 10 terms Profile Picture mada1698 Preview Airway 8 terms Profile Picture jakesanagustin48 Preview Terms in this set (84) Original Clinical Manifestations of the flu Know the FACTS! Fever, Aches, Chills, Tiredness, Sudden symptoms! Fever (usually high), Headache, Muscle aches, Chills, Extreme tiredness, Dry cough Runny nose may also occur but is more common in children than adults Possible GI symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms typically last 4-5 days Signs and symptoms such as confusion, seizures, loss of consciousness require emergency treatment. General Nursing Management: PREVENTION! - hand washing Teach! -proper hand washing, apparently friction is the most important -proper disinfecting of surfaces, toys, door knobs etc. Limit exposure Nasal bulb syringe and saline nasal wash -for infants and small children For infants, saline drops for the nose every 3-4 hours, especially BEFORE feedings! Children over age 6 can use saline nasal spray. Advise rest and encourage increased oral fluid intake May need supplemental O2 Positioning -sitting Room humidifier -she recommended cool mist Quiet play and rest examples: reading, music, tv Brainpower Read More Saline drops for infants Every 3 hours and before bottle/breastfeeding *keep saline tip CLEAN* Saline spray for children over 6 Use upon waking up, at bed time, before meals, PRN All meds-Know how to measure, Store out of reach of children, Read label. Check safety if giving other meds, herbals Aspirin (ASA) None for kids risk of Reye's syndrome Reye's syndrome Sudden onset of mental status changes, emesis, and liver dysfunction after taking aspirin. Syndrome which is an acute encephalopathy (inflammation of the brain). Usually follows a viral illness & linked to intake of aspirin. Use acetaminophen (not aspirin) to reduce fever with child with a communicable disease (virus) to prevent this. Analgesics — Relieve aches and pain