Description of client: The patient is a 23 year old male, came in due to febrile episodes. He is positive in H.

He can speak and understand Tagalog and English. He has no problems with hearing as well as in his vision. Learning need: Dengue: Signs and Symptoms and Diet Nursing diagnosis: Knowledge deficit: Dengue: Signs and symptoms and Diet related to lack of information. Goal:. The patient will be able to gain more knowledge about Dengue.

Objectives After 10-15 minutes of health education on dengue , the learner will be able to: Describe what dengue on his own words is.

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Discussion with the - Definition of Dengue Dengue fever is a painful, learner. debilitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any one of four closely related dengue viruses. Dengue fever is a disease caused by a family of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes. Dengue is transmitted by several species of mosquito within the genus Aedes, principally A. aegypti. The virus has four different types; infection with one type usually gives lifelong immunity to that type, but only short-term immunity to the others. Subsequent infection with a

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different type increases the risk of severe complications. As there is no commercially available vaccine, prevention is sought by reducing the habitat and the number of mosquitoes and limiting exposure to bites. Identify 5/5 signs and symptoms of dengue. -signs and symptoms of Dengue Sudden, high fever Severe headaches Pain behind the eyes Severe joint and muscle pain Nausea Vomiting Skin rash, which appears three to four days after the onset of fever Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easy bruising One on one discussion. 5 minutes -brochure -instant oral feedback

-5 minutes Enumerate 5/5 foods to eat and not to eat for dengue patients. -Foods to eat and not to eat for dengue patients Discussion with the learner. -brochure

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References: Dengue Fever(n.d). Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dengue_fever Bergen, T. (2012). Diet for DHF. Retrieved from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/547641-diet-dengue-hemorrhagic-fever/ WEB MD. (n.d). Dengue Fever. Retrieved from: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/dengue-fever-reference Healthizen. (n.d). Home remedies for Dengue. Retrieved from: http://www.healthizen.com/diet-nutrition/home-remedies-for-dengue.aspx