Question
A one-year-old child has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease and is experiencing a fever. The local children’s hospital recommends a three-day intravenous injection treatment. What nursing measures should be taken during the hand, foot, and mouth disease period?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious illness that requires symptomatic treatment. It is recommended to provide the child with ample fluid intake and offer light, easy-to-digest foods. Additionally, you can use ribavirin antiviral oral solution in moderation for treatment and use warm water to wipe the body to help lower the fever. Hand, foot, and mouth disease has a significant impact on a child’s health. Once symptoms are detected, the child should be taken to a regular hospital for immediate medical attention. In daily life, appropriate dietary management should be paid attention to, avoiding the intake of cold and raw foods, in order to facilitate professional treatment and recovery.