Coronavirus (COVID-19) Teaching 2640
Instructed patient see if over-the-counter medicines for fever help the person feel better. Make sure the person who is sick drinks a lot of fluids and rests. SN looked for emergency warning signs for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately if trouble breathing , persistent pain or pressure in the chest.
Reviewed June 2021
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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