Pediatr. praxi. 2015;16(1):59-61

The Role of a Nurse in Care of a Patient with Mononucleosis

Bc.Soňa Lažanská1, Mgr.Alena Machová2
1 Zdravotně sociální fakulta, Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích &ndash, absolvent oboru Všeobecná sestra
2 Katedra ošetřovatelství a porodní asistence, Zdravotně sociální fakulta, Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích

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.

Keywords: nurse, client, infection, diet, physical load

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