Scenario: An eight-year-old child was admitted to the hospital with body aches, fatigue, cough and fever. He was diagnosed with a viral infection...

Scenario:

An eight-year-old child was admitted to the hospital with body aches, fatigue, cough and fever.

He was diagnosed with a viral infection that spreads via large droplets.

Nursing diagnoses established in the plan of care for this patient include:

1. Ineffective thermoregulation

2. Social isolation

3. Impaired comfort

A. What are three good interventions for each of the nursing diagnoses along with infection control practices that should be exercised with each intervention?

B. What Precautions and personal protective equipment are required to care for this patient?