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, Tuberculosis - ANS An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body,
especially the lungs
Tuberculosis Etiology - ANS caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
TB Diagnostic Tests - ANS PPD skin test, chest x ray, sputum cultures, quantiFERON-TB
gold, acid fast stain
TB symptoms - ANS some may have no symptoms. cough, fatigue, weight loss, low grade
fever
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TB nursing interventions - ANS Airborne precautions: private room, negative air pressure,
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instruct p/t to stay hydrated, proper posture (keep airway clear)
What is isolation - ANS airborne precautions, negative air flow room
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Chest CAT Scan with contrast - ANS imaging test, contrast is injected through IV. Patient may
experience warm sensation all over body and a metal taste
Epiglottitis - ANS serious complication of pharyngitis
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Epiglottitis nursing management - ANS -Until intubated allow position of comfort
-Continuous monitoring respiratory status and airway
-Postpone all invasive procedures until airway stabilized.
-Prevention: Hib vaccine
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Risk factors for respiratory complications for older adults - ANS decreased immune function,
decreased cough reflex, muscle atrophy, decreased ciliary action
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patient education to prevent resp. complications - ANS avoid sick people and crowds,
encourage fluid intake and lots of rest. proper hand hygiene
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hypoxia - ANS Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough oxygen in the blood
Nursing Priority - ANS ABC- airway, breathing, circulation
Nursing Process - ANS Assessment
Diagnosis
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Evaluation
laryngoscopy - ANS the visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope