Coronavirus (COVID-19) Teaching 2637
Instructed patient most people who become sick with COVID-19 will only experience mild illness and can recover at home. Symptoms might last a few days, and people who have the virus might feel better in about a week. Treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms and includes rest, fluid intake and pain relievers.
Reviewed June 2021
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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