The mother of an infected 18-month-old patient expresses concern that she may ac
ID: 266526 • Letter: T
Question
The mother of an infected 18-month-old patient expresses concern that she may acquire rotavirus infection. Which of the following responses is most appropriate by the RN?
1. Adults may acquire rotavirus infection, but symptoms are generally mild.
2. Adults may develop serious symptoms from rotavirus infection.
3. You should be screened for rotavirus infection to prevent further transmission of the virus.
4. If you have been washing your hands regularly, you are not at risk for acquiring rotavirus infection.
Explanation / Answer
A.
A rotavirus infection begins in two days of exposure to the virus. the beginning symptoms of viral infection are fever and vomiting, which is followed by three to seven days of watery diarrhea. In adults who are healthy apart from the rota viral infection, infection may cause only mild symptoms or none at all.