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Chamberlain University
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NR-442 | Community Health Nursing
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2023
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder _____________________________________ Tuberculosis DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS __________________________________________________________ Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Tuberculosis Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem A bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs, but can affect kidneys, spine and brain REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Avoid overpopulated areas, practice proper hygiene, avoid anyone who is infected ASSESSMENT Risk Factors -Weakened immune system -HIV/AIDS -Cancer -Diabetes -Malnutrition -Age -Drug use Laboratory Tests -Blood test -Sputum culture SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Expected Findings -Coughing for 3 or more weeks -Coughing up mucus or blood -Pain when breathing/coughing -Chest pain, fever -Night sweats -Fatigue, chills, loss of appetite Diagnostic Procedures -TB skin test -Chest x-ray -CT scan PATIENT-CENTERED CARE Nursing Care -Promoting air way clearance -Suctioning -Promoting activity -Adequate nutrition Therapeutic Procedures -Humidifer -Hot and cold therapies -Deep breathing techniques -Wear an N-95 -Place patient in negative pressure room -Airborne precautions Citations: Treatment for tb disease. (2016, April 05). Retrieved June 18, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/tb/to pic/treatment/tbdisease.h tm Tuberculosis. (2021, April 03). Retrieved June 18, 2021, from https://www.mayoclinic.or g/diseases-conditions/tub erculosis/symptoms-caus es/syc-20351250 Complications Medications -Antibiotics -Supplemental oxygen -Breathing treatments Client Education -Compliant with the medication regimen for 6-9 months as they are prescribed to prevent antibiotic resistance TB -Proper hand hygiene Interprofessional Care -Pulmonologist -Infectious disease -PCP -Spinal pain -Swelling of meinges -Heart Disorders -Joint damage -Liver/kidney problems -Death

System Disorder TB Lab

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