Individual Communicable Diseases Mumps.pdf

Communicable Diseases Mumps Mumps (parotitis) is a viral infection that can cause swelling in the salivary glands. It is spread through the air and by direct contact. Clinical Manifestations fever malaise headache anorexia for 24 hours unilateral or bilateral edema and tenderness of parotid gland (b...

Communicable Diseases Mumps Mumps (parotitis) is a viral infection that can cause swelling in the salivary glands. It is spread through the air and by direct contact. Clinical Manifestations fever malaise headache anorexia for 24 hours unilateral or bilateral edema and tenderness of parotid gland (by day 3) earache that is aggravated by chewing Therapeutic Management nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain, decrease inflammation, and reduce fever analgesics for pain Nursing Management educate parents about home care apply warm or cool compress for edema encourage rest administer analgesics for pain encourage fluids and soft, bland foods Isolation Precautions Droplet and Contact