How should bacterial dysentery be cared for?
Disease description:
The child has contracted bacterial dysentery, exhibiting symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea, and was infected at the kindergarten. How should bacterial dysentery be cared for?
The nursing care for bacterial dysentery mainly includes the following points: Patients should remain in bed and reduce physical activity to conserve energy. Their diet should primarily consist of liquid or semi-liquid foods, such as porridge and noodles, while avoiding raw, cold, fibrous, greasy, and irritating foods. At the same time, attention should be paid to personal hygiene, including washing hands before meals and after using the toilet, avoiding drinking untreated water, and not consuming unclean food. Additionally, patients should keep their abdomen warm to prevent cold exposure, which could worsen their condition. The patient's excreta should be disinfected to prevent cross-infection. These nursing measures help promote a quicker recovery for the patient.