TB Tuberculosis

Question 1

Signs and symptoms

Answer 1

Chronic cough, tiredness, night sweats, weight loss

Question 2

Aetiology

Answer 2

Caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis microorganism.
People with low immunity
Caught by another person sneeze or droplet

Question 3

Nursing diagnoses

Answer 3

ineffective airway clearance r/t thick secrections
Impaired gas exchange
Risk for spread of infection

Question 4

Assessments

Answer 4

PCA, circulation (cwsm), AVUP

Question 5

Rational for
Admin medications as prescribed
Record and report EWS
Education to reduce spread of infection

Answer 5

Treats infection
Identifies improvement or deterioration
Prevents others from getting sick

Question 6

Interventions

Answer 6

Admin medications as prescribed
Record and report EWS
Education to reduce spread of infection