Występujące objawy i rola opieki pielęgniarskiej nad dzieckiem z biegunką o etiologii rotawirusowej
Symptoms and the Role of Nurs ing Care in Caring for a Child with Rotavirus Diarrhea**

Summary/Abstract: Background: The rotavirus is transmitted through the fecal-oral route and through inhalation during a contactwith an infected person. Especially children up to 5 years old are exposed to the infection. Some of the prophylacticmeasures are vaccination and adherence to the rules of hygiene.Aim of the study: Presentation of frequency of symptoms occurring in rotavirus infection and the activity of thenursing staff in the care of a hospitalized child with rotavirus diarrhea.Material and methods: The survey covered 32 children hospitalized at the Gastroenterology Department of JohnPaul II Upper Silesian Child Health Centre in Katowice. The examination technique was an own observation sheet.Results: 66% (21) of the hospitalized children experienced vomiting; 34% (10) of the patients experienced raisedtemperature. Stomachaches occurred in 34% (10) of cases. 34% (10) children experienced apathy. Upper respiratorytract infection was diagnosed in 38% (12) of the children.Conclusions: The most frequent ailments affecting children with rotavirus infections are: diarrhea, vomiting,fever, stomach aches and apathy, which require holistic nursing care in every aspect of a child’s hospital stay.

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