Posted: August 17th, 2017

Which of the following statements reflects the nursing management of the patient with West Nile Virus infection?

Which of the following statements reflects the nursing management of the patient with West Nile Virus infection?
There is no treatment for West Nile Virus infection.
Patients are supported by fluid replacement, airway management, and standard nursing care support during the time that the patient has meningitis symptoms.
a) The incubation period is three to five days.
The incubation period (from mosquito bite until onset of symptoms) is between 5–15 days.
b) Patients with West Nile virus present with gastrointestinal complaints, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Most human infections are asymptomatic. When symptoms are present, headache and fever are most frequently reported. Less than one percent of those infected develop more severe illness, including meningitis.
c) Transmission of West Nile virus occurs from human-to-human.
Birds are the natural reservoir for the virus. Mosquitoes become infected when feeding on birds and can transmit the virus to animals and humans. There is no human-to-human transmission of virus.