Nursing Diagnoses

Because there is no "cure" for measles, nursing care is centered around addressing the symptoms of the virus. The goal is to reduce the discomfort and harm done by the disease process. It is supportive. 

Here is a summary of what some of the nursing diagnoses for someone would be. In this case, assume the patient is a child, as most of those afflicted with the measles virus are. 

NURSING DIAGNOSIS	INTERVENTION	EXPECTED OUTCOME
Fever related to viral infection	Give acetaminophen Monitor temperature and other vital signs	Fever will decrease to be in normal range within 4 hours
Risk for Impaired skin Integrity related to rash	Cold bath, good hygiene, anti-itch cream	Skin will stay clean, dry and intact
Acute pain related to rash, irritated mucous membranes	Anti-itch cream, cool mist vaporizer	Mucous membranes will stay moist, discomfort will stay within defined tolerable range by patient
Risk for imbalanced nutrition	Ensure proper hydration and prepare easy to digest, appealing foods specific to patient. Encourage small meals, frequently	Pt will stay hydrated and properly nourished will well balanced meals. No signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia
Risk for impaired social interaction related to isolation secondary to infection	Facilitate interaction without physical touch (internet), distraction techniques, play for kids, provide rationale for isolation	Pt will understand purpose of isolation, cooperate and be free of distress

References:

Nursing Care Plans (2014). Measles Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions. Retrieved from

http://nanda-nursing-care-plan.blogspot.com/2014/01/measles-nursing-diagnosis-and.html