Causative agent

Portal of entry

Source of infection

MOT

Signs & symptoms

Ebola victims

Nursing care

• volume repletion,

• maintenance of blood pressure (with vasopressors if needed),

• maintenance of oxygenation,

• pain control,

• nutritional support,

• treatment of secondary bacterial infections and pre-existing comorbidities.

• Watch for any changes in the patient’s respiration rate and pattern.

• Teach the patient’s family about ebola virus infection.

Nursing problems

• Imbalance nutrition less than body requirement related to diarrhea and vomiting.

• Impaired mobility related muscle and joint pain

• Impaired breathing related to involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle

• Social isolation related to to altered state of wellness