Pediatr. praxi. 2015;16(1):59-61
Infectious mononucleosis belongs to relatively widespread viral infectious diseases in the Czech Republic. Epstein-Baar virus (EBV) participates
in occurrence of the infection by 80 %, more rarely be caused by cytomegalovirus. Each individual factually suffers from infection
caused by EBV during his/her life, however its course is unapparent in most cases. An affected individual or an individual not affected,
who is a virus carrier may be considered the source of the infection. Infectious mononucleosis usually affects children and teenagers, in
older individuals is quite rare. A nurse plays a very substantial role in client care. She has to have sufficient knowledge and to know the
right procedure of all interventions he/she meets within diagnostics and treatment of infectious mononucleosis. There is very important
client education with an emphasis on adherence to the prescribed diet and physical calm.
The article describes the results of qualitative research, where they were interviewed using in-depth interviews nurses working at infectious
department and patients who suffered from mononucleosis. The research showed that the interviewed nurses have general
knowledge about the disease infectious mononucleosis. They described in detail the specifics of nursing care, especially educational
activities in compliance with dietary measures and physical calm. Clients were satisfied with nursing care including education and tried
to follow the precautions recommended regimen.
Published: February 1, 2015 Show citation