Nurses Compass
Care Plan for Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease Management
Category: Infectious Diseases
Assessment
Patient presents with fever, sore throat, and a rash on the hands, feet, and mouth.
Diagnosis
Risk for discomfort related to fever and painful lesions.
Goals
Patient will experience relief from symptoms and prevent the spread of the virus.
Interventions
Provide supportive care including antipyretics and analgesics for symptom relief. Encourage good hand hygiene and avoidance of close contact with others during the contagious period. Educate patient and family on the self-limiting nature of the disease and its typical duration. 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.