Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Fifth Disease Management
Category: Infectious Diseases
Assessment
Patient presents with a red rash on the cheeks and mild flu-like symptoms.
Diagnosis
Risk for discomfort related to rash and mild fever.
Goals
Patient will experience relief from symptoms and understand the self-limiting nature of the disease. Patient will prevent the spread of the virus to others.
Interventions
Provide supportive care including antipyretics and antihistamines for symptom relief. Educate patient and family on the self-limiting nature of the disease and its typical duration. Encourage good hand hygiene and avoidance of close contact with others during the contagious period. Monitor for any complications or worsening symptoms.
Rationale
These interventions help manage symptoms, provide education, and prevent the spread of the virus.
Evaluation
Patient's symptom relief and understanding of disease management will be assessed.