Patient's question:
Children's school has recently been prevalent with hand, foot, and mouth disease. My child has also reappeared with cold symptoms. What are the nursing and diagnostic measures for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Nursing care for hand, foot, and mouth disease involves confirming the diagnosis, which primarily manifests as blisters on the patient's hands, feet, and mouth. Additionally, there may be fever. The blisters will show some redness and pain. The main treatment involves using antiviral medications, combined with topical antiviral creams for localized treatment. It is essential to closely monitor the complete recovery of the blisters and also track the improvement in body temperature.