Role of Nurses in Caring for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Patients: A Case Study
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a dangerous pandemic disease that easily spreads and severely emerging throughout the world. It widely resulted in physical and psychological difficulties especially the latter which led to tremendous fear and anxiety in the general population, infected group, suspected group, family members of infected patients, and including healthcare professionals. All reactions occurred because of various causes such as insufficient knowledge and understanding regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), incorrect actions, inability to adjust into an ongoing problem, and inadequate knowledge and understanding of personal psychological management. Nurses are health care professionals who play pivotal roles in providing care to patients to serve their needs in both physical and psychological dimensions. This article presents details concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19); nursing care and role of nurses in caring for Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients and a case study in the isolation unit.
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