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American Career College
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NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing
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2022
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System Disorder STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Toddler Fifth Disease DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) erythema infectiosum Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention viral illness that causes a rash (exanthem) caused by human parvovirus B19. Washing hands well with soap and warm water Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing ASSESSMENT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Risk Factors Expected Findings it may cause acute severe anemia in a child with sickle-cell disease or a weak immune system. In a pregnant woman with fifth disease, there is a small risk of death of the baby in the womb. Laboratory Tests blood test A rash is usually the main symptom of fifth disease. The rash: Starts on the cheeks and is bright red. Spreads to the trunk, arms, and legs, and lasts 2 to 4 days. It often has a "lacey" appearance. May come back when the child is exposed to sunlight, heat or cold, or injury to the skin. This may continue for several days. Diagnostic Procedures A physical exam is required, examining the rash alone is enough to diagnose as it is a unique soecific type of rash the provider would recognize. PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care remind the patient to drink plenty of fluids Giving acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever and discomfort Giving an antihistamine medicine for itching Therapeutic Procedures Home care, such as rest, fluids, and pain relievers, is usually the only care needed for fifth disease. Doctors do not use antibiotics to treat fifth disease, because it is caused by a virus rather than bacteria. Talk with your doctor if your child has any form of long-term anemia and is exposed to fifth disease. Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a bright red rash on the cheeks. The rash can then spread to the body, arms, and legs. The rash lasts 2 to 4 days. Other symptoms can include runny nose, sore throat, and low fever. Fifth disease is spread from one child to another through direct contact with fluid from the nose and throat. It can also be spread through contact with infected blood. Treatment may include medicine to reduce fever and discomfort. Complications Medications acetaminophen or ibuprofen Client Education Don't give ibuprofen to a child younger than 6 months old, unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Don't give aspirin to children. Aspirin can cause a serious health condition called Reye syndrome. antihistamines for itching Interprofessional Care healthcare provider pharmacy nurse n some cases, it may cause acute severe anemia in a child with sickle-cell disease or a weak immune system. In a pregnant woman with fifth disease, there is a small risk of death of the baby in the womb.