2007-02-22 06:01:41 · 3 answers · asked by Nice_nicE 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Recognizing the possibility of a person having it is important, specially if the nurse is the first to interview the patient, whether in the ER or docs office. Potential questions would include, recent travel? Any exposure to contagious illnesses? And as the other person said, no different than any one else with something potentially deadly or risk of infection.
2007-02-22 06:24:37 · answer #1 · answered by nickname 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, avian flu is not a health problem, it's more hype from the media than anything. Trust me when I say this, don't believe everything you hear on the news or read in the papers, it's not neccesarily the truth. I know this for a fact.
2007-02-22 06:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by cajunrescuemedic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
odd question as a nurse knows his/her responsibilities.
they are the same responsibilities with each and every patient who presents with infectious signs and symptoms. the nurse must receive continuing education to stay current; use precautions such as gloves, mask, and goggles, as needed; proper handwashing; and if necessary, educate the patient.
2007-02-22 06:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by KitKat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋