Pulmonary Tuberculosis

I INTRODUCTION

A. Background of the Study

Pulmonary tuberculosis, a chronic sub-acute or acute respiratory disease commonly affecting the lungs
characterized by the formation of tubercles in the tissues which tend to undergo cessation, necrosis and calcification. It is
also known as poor man’s disease or consumption disease. The causative agent in this disease is Mycobacterium
Tuberculosis, a rod shaped bacteria. The disease is transmitted by deliberate inoculation of microorganisms by droplet.
This disease is transmitted to other people through the inhalation of organisms directly into the lungs from contaminated
air. According to the department of Health (DOH) PTB is the 6th cause of mortality and morbidity in the Philippines as of
2007. (Navales, Handbook of Common Communicable and Infectious disease revised edition, pages 280-281.)
This disease is can be acquired easily by person being in contact with an infected one, when you are living in a
crowded area like the squatter’s area and when you have poor nutrition. It is commonly present in third world or
developing countries like the Philippines.
In 2004, mortality and morbidity statistics included 14.6 million chronic active cases, 8.9 million new cases, and
1.6 million deaths, mostly in developing countries. In addition, a rising number of people in the developed world are
contracting tuberculosis because their immune systems are compromised by immunosuppressive drugs, substance
abuse, or AIDS. The distribution of tuberculosis is not uniform across the globe with about 80% of the population in many
Asian and African countries testing positive in tuberculin tests, while only 5-10% of the US population testing positive.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_tuberculosis)

B. Rationale for Choosing the Case

The researchers decided to choose this case because they wanted to acquire more knowledge about Pulmonary
Tuberculosis. They wanted to use the knowledge that they have acquired in promoting awareness to the people
especially to the poor that they should seek for medical care in order to prevent the development and progression of
PTB. The researchers also wanted to focus on preventive measures. PTB can cause Tuberculosis meningitis, a very rare
and fatal disease and the researchers would not want that to happen, so they will focus more on information campaign
as part of primary prevention of health. Presently our country has so many cases of PTB.

C. Significance of the Study

This study will help the nursing profession by providing information about the proper management and care for
PTB patient. It will also educate the people, especially those with PTB and vulnerable individuals to seek medical care in
order to prevent TBM. It will increase awareness about the importance of having a healthy lifestyle and clean
environment.
This study will elaborate the inter relatedness of environment, life style habits and acquiring Pulmonary
Tuberculosis.
D. Scope and Limitation of the Study
This study is focused on the nursing aspect of care to those patients who have Pulmonary Tuberculosis. This study
will only be used in the nursing profession. The researchers only focused their attention on the medications, diagnostics,
 care plan, pathophysiology and discharge planning. This study is not limited to the PTB patients only, but it is for all
people who are interested in PTB. We are more focused on primary prevention through health education because
primary prevention is the true prevention.

II CLINICAL SUMMARY

A. General Data
• Name: Eufemia Bugoy y Cia
• Age: 46 y/o
• Birthplace: Pulangi, Albay
• Sex: Female
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Civil Status: Married
• Address: Baras, Rizal
• Date Admitted: September 19, 2008
• Time Admitted: 2:10 am
• Attending Physician: Dr. San Jose

B. Chief Complaint:

The patient was admitted at Rizal Provincial Hospital last September 19, 2008 at 2:10 in the morning due to the
complaint of difficulty of breathing (DOB). She was attended at the Emergency department and had taken a clinical
history and physical assessment. She was transferred at the Medical Ward particularly in the isolation room of the
hospital for further evaluation of the complaint. She was attended by Dr. San Jose, a resident physician of the said
hospital.

C. History of Present Illness:

Patient’s condition started about 6 months prior to consultation, as onset of cough, non-productive and an
intermittent fever usually in the afternoon, moderate grade temperature which are not documented. According to her it
was relieved by an intake of paracetamol.
 One week prior to admission the patient experienced worsening of the condition, she had productive cough non-
bloody with whitish secretions. There is also difficulty of breathing and vomiting. The patient can’t eat properly because
she has no appetite for food. She also experience stabbing pain on her chest according to the assessment it is 6/10 and it
radiates to his back. The patient only took paracetamol for her fever. On the day of September 19, 2008 she was rushed
to the hospital because of difficulty of breathing. Previously when she started experiencing these conditions, she does
not seek for any medical care from the physician because according to her it is still tolerable.

D. Past Medical History

The patient had upper respiratory tract infection when she was a child, she cannot remember. Previously she was
not hospitalized. She does not have complete immunizations because according to her it is not available in their place
during those days, She has no history of hypertension and Diabetes mellitus. Whenever she had any flu or cough, she
uses herbal plants. She does not have any regular medical and dental check-ups. She does not have allergies to what
ever kind of foods and medications as far as she knows. Whenever she had fever she takes Paracetamol and Bioflu. She
does experience any severe accidents.

E. Familial History

Telesporo Cia, Eugenia Chavez

75 65
Deceased Deceased
CVA VA

Carlito, 75 Flusofid Junior, 44 Gaudiocio, Blencio,

Litsilda, Josephine
50 a, 48 Eufemia, , 42 40 38
46
PTB
Arsenio, 50
 Legends
Allan,25 Analyn, Analiza, Arnold, 10
Anabel, Ana Marie,
23 19
Male 22 15

Female

PTB Pulmonary Tuberculosis

CVA Cerebro Vascular Attack
VA Vehicular Accident

F. Physical Assessment
• Upon Admission Date: September 19, 2008
• GCS-15 oriented to 3 spheres-(E4M6V5) Height: 62 inches
• V/S: BP- 90/70 mmHg, CR: 84 bpm, RR: 36 cpm, T-37.5 C Weight: 31.5 kilograms
• LOC: Oriented BMI: 12.5 (Severe Malnutrition)

AREA TECHNIQUE NORMS FINDINGS ANALYSIS and INTERPRETATION

A. SKULL

1. Size, shape and Inspection Rounded Rounded(normocephali Normal

Palpation
symmetry of the skull (normocephalic and c); smooth skull
symmetrical, with contour
frontal, parietal, and
occipital
prominences);
 Smooth skull contour

2. Presence of nodules, Palpation Smooth, uniform Has no tenderness; no Normal

Inspection
masses, and consistence; absence masses nor nodules
depressions of nodules or masses

3. Facial Features Inspection Symmetric or slightly Symmetrical and Normal

Palpation
asymmetric facial palpebral fissure equal
features; palpebral in size, nasolabial folds
fissure equal in size; are symmetrical
symmetric nasolabial

4. Presence of edema Inspection No edema and Has Hollowness Abnormal, Volume deficiency of fat within
and hollowness in the hollowness the orbit (the space inside of the bony eye
socket). This condition of the patient is
eye. related to his nutritional status, she is
malnourished. Her BMI is 12.5.
(http://www.drmeronk.com/hollowed/under-eye-
hollows.html)
C. HAIR

1. Evenness of growth, Inspection Evenly distributed Evenly distributed with Normal

Palpation
thickness, or thinness of and covers the whole no patches of hair loss;
hair scalp; Maybe thick or thick hair
thin

2. Texture and oiliness Inspection Silky; resilient hair Silky, smooth and Normal.
Palpation
over the scalp resilient hair

3. Presence of infection Inspection No infection and Presence of lice Abnormal, There is pediculosis, a type of
Palption
and infestation infestation parasitic infection. Lice may be contracted
from infcetd clothes and direct contact with
an infected person. The idea is that an oily
substance, such as oil, smothers the lice
and they may die. (Kozier, Fundamentals of
 Nursing 7th ed. Page 733)

D. FACE

Facial features, Inspection Symmetric or slightly Symmetrical facial Normal

symmetry of facial asymmetric facial features while talking
movements features; palpebral or elevating the
fissures equal in size; eyebrow. Equal
symmetric nasolabial palpebral fissure,
folds symmetrical nasolabial
folds.

IV. EYES

A. EYEBROWS

Hair distribution, Inspection Symmetrical and in Symmetrical and Normal

alignment, skin quality line with each other; aligned with each
and movement maybe black, brown other; black; evenly
or blond depending distributed. Movements
on race; evenly are symmetrical.
distributed

B. EYELASHES

Evenness of distribution Inspection Evenly distributed; Turned outward Normal

Palpation
and direction of curl turned outward eyelashes; hair equally
distributed

C. EYELIDS

Surface characteristics Inspection Upper eyelids cover Able to close the eyes Normal
and position (in relation the small portion of and has the ability to
to the cornea, ability to the iris, cornea, and blink.
blink, and frequency of sclera when eyes are
blinking) open; eyelids meet
completely when the
eyes are closed;
symmetrical

D. CONJUNCTIVA

1. Color, texture, and Inspection Pinkish or red in color; Pale color; smooth in Abnormal, pale conjunctiva may be related
Palapation
the presence of lesions with presence of texture to the low RBC level of the patient.
in the bulbar conjunctiva small capillaries; (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by
moist; no foreign Taylor, page 642)
bodies; no ulcers

2. Color, texture, and Inspection Pinkish or red in color; Pale Abnormal, pale conjunctiva may be related
Palpation
the presence of lesions with presence of to the low RBC level of the patient.
in the palpebral small capillaries; (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by
conjunctiva moist; no foreign Taylor, page 642)
bodies; no ulcers

E. SCLERA

Color and clarity Inspection White in color; clear; White sclera with some Normal
no yellowish visible capillaries,
discoloration; some anicteric sclera.
capillaries maybe
visible

F. CORNEA

Clarity and texture Inspection No irregularities on Clear and smooth in Normal

the surface; looks texture
smooth; clear or
 transparent

G. IRIS

Shape and color Inspection Anterior chamber is Dark brown in color; Normal
transparent; no noted transparent anterior
visible materials; chamber
color depends on the
person’s race

H. PUPILS

1. Color, shape, and Inspection Color depends on the Pupil size is 3mm. Normal
symmetry of size person’s race; size
ranges from 3-7 mm,
and are equal in size;
equally round

2. Light reaction and Inspection Constrict Dilates when looking at Normal

accommodation briskly/sluggishly far objects and
when light is directed constricts when looking
to the eye, both at near objects.
directly and Constricts when there
consensual is light.

I. VISUAL ACUITY

1. Near vision Inspection Able to read Nearsightedness Abnormal, it is a refractive defect of the eye
in which collimated light produces image
newsprint (Myopia)
focus in front of the retina when
accommodation is relaxed. It is caused by
an eyeball that is longer than normal, which
may be a familial trait. Transient mayopia
occurs due to influenza, steroids, sever
dehydration and large intake of antacids.
(Black, Medical Surgical Nursing7th edition, page
 1963).
J. LACRIMAL GLAND

Palpability and Palpation No edema or No tenderness and Normal

tenderness of the tenderness over edema noted.
lacrimal gland lacrimal gland

K. EXTRAOCULAR
MUSCLES

Eye alignment and Inspection Both eyes Moves in Unison Normal

coordination coordinated, move in
unison, with parallel
alignment

L. VISUAL FIELDS

Peripheral visual fields Inspection When looking straight Can see objects in the Normal
ahead, client can see periphery.
objects in the
periphery

V. EARS

A. AURICLES

1. Color, symmetry of Inspection Color same as facial Same color as the Normal
size, and position skin; symmetrical; facial skin; tip of
auricle aligned with auricle aligned at the
outer canthus of eye, outer canthus of the
about 10 degrees eye.
from vertical

2. Texture, elasticity and Palpation Mobile, firm, and not Smooth in texture, Normal
areas of tenderness tender; pinna recoils flexible and elastic
 after it is folded pinna; no tenderness

C. HEARING ACUITY
TESTS

1. Client’s response to Inspection Normal voice tones Can hear normal Normal
normal voice tones audible volume tones or words.

VI. NOSE

1.Any deviations in Inspection Symmetric and Symmetric and Abnormal, Nasal flaring suggests airway
shape, size, or color and straight; no discharge straight; Uniform color obstruction. Nasal discharge shows the
flaring or discharge from or flaring; Uniform with nasal flaring. presence of mucus secretions in the air
the nares color tract.

2. Nasal septum Inspection Nasal septum intact Nasal septum intact Normal
(between the nasal Palpation and in midline and in midline
chambers)

3. Patency of both nasal Inspection Air moves freely as Only left nares is Abnormal, not patent right nares show the
cavities the client breathes patent. Right nares is presence of mucus secretions and would
through the nares with secretion. suggest there is an infection in the
respiratory system.

4. Tenderness, masses, Palpation Not tender; no lesions Nor tenderness nor Normal
and displacements of lesions.
bone and cartilage

VII. SINUSES

Identification of the Inspection Not tender Not painful when Normal

sinuses and for
tenderness palpated

VIII. MOUTH

A. LIPS

Symmetry of contour, Inspection Uniform pink color; Pink in color, dry and Abnormal, May suggest cellular dehydration.
color and texture Palpation soft, moist, smooth cracked lips (Black, Medical Surgical Nursing7th edition,
texture; symmetry of page 208).
contour; ability to
purse lips

B. BUCCAL MUCOSA

Color, moisture, texture, Inspection Uniform pink color; Pink color and dry. Abnormal, May suggests dehydration.
and the presence of moist, smooth, soft, (Black, Medical Surgical Nursing7th edition,
lesions glistening, and elastic page 208).
texture

C. TEETH

Color, number and Inspection 32 adult teeth; Has 31 adult teeth. The Abnormal, most unpleasant odors are known
condition and presence smooth, white, shiny patient has yellowish to arise from proteins trapped in the mouth
of dentures tooth enamel; teeth. Have bad which are processed by oral bacteria. The
smooth, intact breath. Have tooth most common location for mouth-related
dentures decay in the lower right halitosis is the tongue.
second molars. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halitosis). It is
also related to dental carries and frequency
of tooth brushing.

D. GUMS
Color and condition Inspection Pink gums; no Pink gums; has no Normal
retraction visible retractions

E. TONGUE/FLOOR OF
THE MOUTH

1. Color and texture of Inspection pink color; moist; Pink and moist. Tongue Normal
moves freely and no
the mouth floor and slightly rough; thin
pain felt.
frenulum. whitish coating;
moves freely; no
tenderness

2. Position, color and Inspection Central position; pink Located and positioned Normal
texture, movement and color; smooth tongue in the center.
base of the tongue base with prominent
veins

3. Any nodules, lumps, Palpation Smooth with no No tenderness nor Normal

or excoriated areas Inspection palpable nodules, masses
lumps, or excoriated
areas

F. PALATES and
UVULA

1. Color, shape, texture Inspection Light pink, smooth, The hard palate has a Normal
and the presence of Palpation soft palate; lighter lighter color than the
bony prominences pink hard palate , soft palate; has quite
more irregular texture rough texture

2. Position of the uvula Inspection Positioned in midline Positioned at the Normal

and mobility (while of soft palate center of the
examining the palates) oropharynx
G. OROPHARYNX and
TONSILS

1. Color and texture Inspection Pink and smooth Dry, pinkish in color. Abnormal, May suggests dehydration.
posterior wall (Black, Medical Surgical Nursing7th edition,
page 208).

2. Size, color, and Inspection Pink and smooth; no Has no discharge; Normal
discharge of the tonsils discharge; of normal pinkish
size

3. Gag reflex Inspection Present Present Normal

X. THORAX

A. ANTERIOR THORAX

1. Breathing patterns Inspection Quiet, rhythmic, and Difficulty of breathing Abnormal, labored breathing is a common
effortless respirations manifestation affecting clients with cardiac
and pulmonary disorders. It is related to
obstructed airway. It also related to the
decreased size of the lungs due to PTB.
(Black, Medical Surgical Nursing7th edition,
page 1566).

2. Temperature, Palpation Skin intact; uniform Has an intact skin; has Normal
tenderness, masses temperature; chest equal warmth on both
wall intact; no sides. No masses.
tenderness; no
masses

3. Anterior thorax Auscultation Bronchovesicular and Has crackles sounds on Abnormal, crackles or rales are audible
auscultation vesicular breath the upper thorax & when there is a sudden opening of small
sounds lower thorax airways that contain fluid. It is usually heard
 during inspiration. (Black, Medical Surgical
Nursing7th edition, page 1756).

B. POSTERIOR
THORAX

1. Shape, symmetry, Inspection Anteroposterior to Has a anteroposterior Normal

and comparison of Palpation transverse diameter to transverse diameter
anteroposterior thorax in ratio 1:2; Chest ratio of 1:2, elliptical in
to transverse diameter symmetric shape and symmetrical
chest

2. Spinal alignment Inspection Spine vertically Has a vertical Normal

aligned alignment

3. Temperature, Palpation Skin intact; uniform No masses nor Normal

tenderness, and masses temperature; chest tenderness; has equal
wall intact; no warmth on each side
tenderness; no
masses

7. Posterior thorax Auscultation Vesicular and Has crackles heard on Abnormal, the condition is related to the
auscultation bronchovesicular the anterior and middle decreased size of the right lung and poor
breath sounds part of right and left inspiratory effort due to pain.
lungs. Diminished (http://www.nurse411.com/Heart_Lung_Sounds.asp)
lung sound on the
posterior right lung.

XI. CARDIOVASCULAR
A. AORTIC and Auscultation No pulsations No pulsations felt Normal
PULMONIC AREAS

B. TRICUSPID AREA Auscultation No pulsations; no lift No pulsations of lifts Normal

or heave

C. APICAL AREA Auscultation Pulsations visible in Has full pulsation Normal

50% of adults and
palpable in most PMI
in fifth LICS at or
medial to MCL

D. EPIGASTRIC AREA Auscultation Aortic pulsations Has pulsation Normal

E. CARDIOVASCULAR Auscultation S1: Usually heard at Has full and rapid Normal
AREAS all sites pulsation. 84
AUSCULTATION bpm/minute.
Usually louder at the
apical area Sounds on the aortic Normal
and pulmonic areas;
S2: Usually heard at has a lub sound on the
all sites apex and dub sounds
on the tricuspid area.
Usually louder at the
Normal
base of heart Blood pressure is 90/70
mm Hg.
Systole: silent
interval; slightly
shorter duration than
diastole at normal
heart rate (60 to 90
beats/min)

Diastole: silent
interval; slightly
 longer duration than
systole at normal
heart rates

S3: in children and

young adults

S4: in many older

adults

XII. CAROTID
ARTERIES

1. Carotid artery Palpation Symmetric pulse Has weak pulsation. Abnormal, decreased amount of blood
palpation volumes; full Symmetrical pulse. volume passing the artery. (Black, Medical
pulsations, thrusting Surgical Nursing7th edition, page 1574).
quality; quality
remains same when
the client breathes,
turns head, and
changes from sitting
to supine position;
elastic arterial wall

XIV. AXILLAE

1. Axillary, subclavicular, Inspection No tenderness, Have no masses and Abnormal, The appocrine glands located in
and supraclavicular masses, or nodules nodules. Presence of a the axillae produces sweat. The secretion of
lymph nodes foul smelling odor. these glands is odorless, but when
decomposed or acted upon by bacteria in
the skin, it takes on a musky, unpleasant
odor. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing
7th ed. Page 699)
XV. ABDOMEN

1. Skin integrity Inspection Unblemished skin; Uniform color and has Normal
uniform color no blemishes

2. Abdominal contour Inspection Flat, Has a concave Normal

rounded(convex), or abdomen.
scaphoid(concave)

3. Enlargement of liver Inspection No evidence of No enlargement of the Normal

or spleen enlargement of liver spleen and liver seen
or spleen

4.Symmetry of contour Inspection Symmetric contour Has a symmetrical Normal

abdominal contour

5. Abdominal Inspection Symmetric Abdominal movements Normal

movements associated movements caused noted when inhaling.
with respirations, by respiration; visible
peristalsis or aortic peristalsis in very
pulsations lean people; aortic
pulsations in thin
persons at epigastric
area

6. Vascular pattern Inspection No visible vascular Has no blood vessels Normal

pattern visible

XVI.
MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM
A. MUSCLES

1. Muscle size and Inspection Proportionate to the Proportionate to the Normal

comparison on the other body; even in both body; even in both
side sides sides

2. Fasciculation and Inspection No fasciculation and Has no fasciculation Normal

tremors in the muscles tremors and tremors

3. Muscle tonicity Palpation Even and firm muscle Weak muscle tone Abnormal, possibly related to the amount of
food that patient is eating. Possible
tone
exhaustion experienced by the patient when
she coughs.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_weakness)
4. Muscle strength Palpation Has equal muscular Weak muscle strength Abnormal, possibly related to the amount of
food that patient is eating. Possible
strength on both
exhaustion experienced by the patient when
sides she coughs.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_weakness)
C. JOINTS

1. Joint swelling Inspection No swelling, no No swelling, no Normal

warmth, no redness, warmth, no redness, no
no pain, no crepitus pain, no crepitus

EXTREMETIES Inspection, No swelling, no No edema, no pain Normal

Palpation warmth, no redness, when moved.
no pain.
 Neurologic Assessment:

Category Normal Findings Actual Findings Analysis and interpretation

Mental Status

Level of Consciousness Alert Alert Normal

Orientation Oriented Oriented to person, time Normal

and place.
Language test Coherent Coherent Normal

Recall Able to remember Able to state what Normal

happened to her in the
past.

Cranial Nerves

CN 1 Able to smell and Able to identify the scent Normal

Olfactory recognize stimuli of the alcohol

CN 11 20x20 vision, able to Pupil size is 3 mm, able to Abnormal, it is a refractive defect of the eye in
Optic read, 3-5 mm [pupil read, myopia or which collimated light produces image focus in front
size] nearsightedness. of the retina when accommodation is relaxed. It is
caused by an eyeball that is longer than normal,
which may be a familial trait. Transient mayopia
occurs due to influenza, steroids, sever dehydration
and large intake of antacids. (Black, Medical Surgical
Nursing7th edition, page 1963).
CN III, IV, VI (+) Extraoccular Pupils react to light. There Normal
Occulomotor Movement (EOM); is constriction and
Trochlear Lateral Upward and consensual
Abducens downward; pupils accommodation. Able to
reactive to light. move the eyes in any
direction in unison.
CN V Able to feel and Normal
Trigeminal clearly identify Able to feel my finger on
stimulus, with her face while covering her
bilateral facial eyes.
sensation. With
active corneal reflex.
CN VII Normal
Facial (+) Corneal reflex , (+) Facial symmetry
Facial asymmetry

CN VIII
Vestibulocochlear Normal
Able to hear clearly, Can hear clearly and can
can maintain balance walk.

CN IX, X
Glossopharyngeal Normal
Vagus (+) gag reflex, uvula Present gag reflex, able to
at the center, soft swallow and able to
palate rises idebtify the taste of the
CN XI food.
Accessory (Spinal) Normal
Able to shrug
shoulders against Can shrug shoulders
resistance and able against resistance and can
to turn the head side turn the head fro right to
and against right.
resistance.
CN XII Normal
Hypoglossal Able to move tongue
from side to side
Able to protrude the
tongue and move it side to
side.
 Muscle Strength MNT Grading System:

Left Arm (+5) Active motion +4 active motion against Abnormal, possibly related to the amount of food
against full some resistance. that patient is eating. Possible exhaustion
resistance experienced by the patient when she coughs.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_weakness)
Right Arm +4 active motion against Abnormal
(+5) Active motion some resistance.
against full
Left Leg resistance +4 active motion against Abnormal
some resistance.
Right Leg (+5) Active motion +4 active motion against Abnormal
against full some resistance.
resistance
(+5) Active motion
against full
resistance

G. Patterns of Functioning

The researchers utilized the Gordon’s typology in assessing the pattern of functioning of our patient in her life.
How does she manages and takes care of herself based on Eleven Patterns.

Functional Health Pattern

Prior to Hospitalization Norms and Standards

Health perception- Health Management Measure for personal cleanliness and grooming, called personal
• The patient doesn’t have complete immunization because hygiene, promote physical and psychological well-being. Various
according to her it is not available during those days and studies have confirmed that improved personal hygiene practices
having immunization during those years are expensive and reduce illness rates. (Larson, 2002; Larson and Aiello, 2001).
they cannot afford it. Personal hygiene practices vary widely among people. The time of
• She was never been hospitalized. the day one bathes and how often one shampoo or changes the bed
linens, and sleeping garments are relatively unimportant. What is
• No known allergies to any foods and drugs. She can eat fish, important is that personal care be carried out conveniently and
oyster and others.
frequently enough to promote personal hygiene.
• Does not experience any accidents. Illness, hospitalization and institutionalization generally require
• When she had a disease, she used herbal medicines like guava modifications in hygiene practices. In these situations, the nurse helps
leaves, oregano, lagundi, etc. the patient to continue some hygiene practices, and can teach the
• For her, being healthy is important. A person is healthy when
 she is strong, she can do what she wants and does not patient and family members, when necessary, regarding hygiene.
experience any diseases. Nurses assist the patient with basic hygiene must respect individual
• She does not have any regular medical and dental check-ups. patient preferences, providing only the care that patients cannot or
• When she is experiencing something wrong in her body, she should not provide for themselves.
does not tell it promptly because according to her it is (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 1005).
tolerable. Malnutrition is the lack of sufficient nutrients to maintain
• She does not have a regular exercise, instead she cleans the healthy bodily functions and is typically associated with extreme
house and washes the clothes of her family. poverty in economically developing countries. Most commonly,
malnourished people either do not have enough calories in their diet,
• The patient is malnourished.
or are eating a diet that lacks protein, vitamins, or trace minerals.
• She takes a bath once a day and brushes her teeth once a Medical problems arising from malnutrition are commonly referred to
day. as deficiency diseases. Deficiency in micronutrients such as Vitamin A
• She does use lotion, shampoo and soap. reduces the capacity of the body to resist diseases. Deficiency in iron,
• She washes her hands regularly but not always using soap. iodine and vitamin A is widely prevalent and represent a major public
• When she feels discomfort in her body she also goes to the health challenge. An array of afflictions ranging from stunted growth,
manghihilot because it is available on their area and it is more reduced intelligence and various cognitive abilities, reduced
approachable. sociability, reduced leadership and assertiveness, reduced activity
• She often forgot to cover her mouth and nose when someone and energy, reduced muscle growth and strength, and poorer health
sneezes and coughs in front of her. overall are directly implicated to nutrient deficiencies.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malnourishment)
• A person has a disease when she eats little amount of food, The main purpose of washing hands is to cleanse the hands of
when she is weak. pathogens (including bacteria or viruses) and chemicals which can
• Health for her is important for proper functioning. cause personal harm or disease, particularly diarrhea and pneumonia.
• Whenever she is sick, she get’s money from her children To maintain good hygiene, hands should always be washed after
especially to the eldest, which is working abroad. using the toilet, changing a diaper, tending to someone who is sick, or
• She wears slippers while inside their house. She feels that her handling raw meat, fish, or poultry, or any other situation leading to
hygienic practices are adequate, and she feels clean and neat. potential contamination. Hands should also be washed before eating,
• The patient is non-smoker and she does not drink any handling or cooking food. Conventionally, the use of soap and warm
alcoholic beverages. running water and the washing of all surfaces thoroughly, including
• She denies the use any illicit drugs. under fingernails is seen as necessary. Alcohol rub sanitizers kill
bacteria, multi-drug resistant bacteria (MRSA and VRE), tuberculosis,
and viruses (including HIV, herpes, RSV, rhinovirus, vaccinia,
influenza, and hepatitis) and fungus.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_washing)
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herbalist before self-treating. Some common herbs and their uses are
 discussed below. Please see our monographs on individual herbs for
detailed descriptions of uses as well as risks, side effects, and
potential interactions. (http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/herbal-medicine-
000351.htm)

Nutritional Metabolic Pattern Nutrition is a basic human need that changes throughout the life
• She loves to eat pork, fish and vegetables. cycle and along the wellness-illness continuum.
• She is not choosy when it comes to any cook and kind of food. (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 1135)
• She eats 3x a day An adequate food intake consists of balance essentials nutrients:
• She does not eat any junk foods. water, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Habits
about eating are affected by many factors like financial and health
• She drinks 5 glasses of water a day.
conditions. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Page
• For her, the amount of food she consumes is adequate.
1171,1175)
• She takes food supplement but it is not frequent. The middle aged adult should continue to eat a healthy diet,
• During snack time, she usually eats banana because it is following the recommended portions of the 5 food groups, with
affordable and readily available in their place. special attention to protein, calcium and limiting consumption to
• When her cough started, she is not eating the appropriate cholesterol. Two to three liters of fluid should be included in the diet.
amount of food. Pre menopausal women need to ingest sufficient calcium and vitamin
• According to her husband, she usually eats 4 spoons of rice d to prevent osteoporosis. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th
with viand only. It is due to her cough. ed. Page 1180,1181)
• During her hospitalization, she is on diet as tolerated with An adult individual needs to balance energy intake with his or her
aspiration precaution. level of physical activity to avoid storing excess body fat. Dietary
• She eats food given by the hospital. practices and food choices are related to wellness and affect health,
• She is taking vitamin B6 and other medications. fitness, weight management, and the prevention of chronic diseases
such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and
diabetes.
For adults (ages eighteen to forty-five or fifty), weight
management is a key factor in achieving health and wellness. In order
to remain healthy, adults must be aware of changes in their energy
needs, based on their level of physical activity, and balance their
energy intake accordingly. (http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/A-Ap/Adult-
Nutrition.html)
Inadequate nutrition is associated with marked weight loss,
generalized muscle weakness, altered functional ability, increased
susceptibility to infection, impaired pulmonary function and prolonged
length of hospitalization. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed.
Page 1190).

Elimination Elimination can be affected by a person’s developmental stage,

• She defecates twice a week and sometimes she feels pain and daily patterns, the amount and quality of fluid or food intake, the level
 difficulty. of activity, lifestyle, emotional states, pathologic processes,
• According to her the characteristic of her stool is hard, dry and medication, and procedures such as diagnostic test and surgery. Most
colored dark brown. people have individual pattern of elimination including frequency,
• She feels pain at her abdomen on the hypogastric and timing considerations, position and place. For most people defecation
umbilical area. is a private affair experienced easily only in the comfort of one’s own
• She urinates 7x a day and does not feel any pain and difficulty. bathroom. Defecation may be difficult in shared hospital room with
only a curtain for privacy.
• Previously her defecation pattern is daily, but when her
(Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 1341)
condition exacerbated, it is also affected.
The frequency of defecation is highly individualized, varying from
several times per day to two to three times per week. Sufficient bulk
in the diet is necessary to provide fecal volume. Bland diets and low-
fiber diets are lacking in the bulk and therefore create insufficient
residue of waste products to stimulate the reflex for defecation. Low-
residue foods such as rice, eggs and lean meats move more slowly
through the intestinal tract. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th
ed. Page 1228).
Activity stimulates peristalsis, thus facilitating the movement of
chime along the colon. (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor,
page 1229).
A person’s urinary habits depend on social culture, personal
habits and physical abilities. Urine collects in the bladder contains
between 250 to 450 ml of urine. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of
Nursing 7th ed. Page 1256).
The excretory function of the kidney diminishes with age but
usually not significant below normal levels unless disease intervenes.
With age, the number of functioning nephrons decreases to some
degree, impairing the kidneys filtering abilities. The amount of flood
intake affects the urinary frequency of an individual. Foods high in
sodium or fluids high in sodium ca cause fluid retention because
water are retained to maintain the normal concentration of the
electrolyte. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Page 1258-
1259).

Activity and Exercise The human body was designed for motion, and regular exercise is
• She does not have any work, she is a plain house wife, who is necessary for its healthy functioning. Individuals who choose inactive
in-charge of her children. lifestyles or who are forced into inactivity by illness or injury placed
• Her usual activity is cleaning the house, cooking and washing themselves at high risk for serious health problems.
the clothes of her children. (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 1116)
Vigorous physical activity is not always needed to achieve positive
• She loves to listen to radio programs usually in the afternoon.
result.
• She likes to converse with her friends and neighborhood. (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 1117)
• When she cleans, it is usually for 1 hour because she gets Lack of exercise, inactivity, or immobility related to illness, or
easily tired. injury place a person at high risk for serious health problems.
• Her youngest child helps her in the household chores. Immobility can affect the major body systems. Like the benefits, a
• When after all the chores are done she will rest and watch person receives from exercise, complications resulting from
television. immobility differ occurrence and severity based on the patients age
and overall health status. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th
• She does not involve her self in any vigorous activities.
ed. Page 1118).
• However, she is aware that her activity is not enough, and she
The wonderful tool of exercise can help teens become fit and
recognizes the importance of having regular exercise.
healthy. Performing some form of physical activity daily will
significantly boost your “basal metabolic rate”—the number of
calories your body burns in order to keep you alive. By having a high
metabolism, you burn calories 24 hours a day—even while you sleep!
You can literally turn your body into a fat-burning machine!
This has many benefits: With a strong metabolism comes a strong
immune system. When you burn fat, the toxins are released into the
bloodstream, and are quickly carried out of the body through sweat.
This inoculates you against the probability of developing cancerous
and diseased cells. Therefore, hard exercise—that makes you sweat—
is very good for you.
Exercise also helps to regulate the amount of insulin released into
the bloodstream. Insulin is commonly referred to as “the fat-making
hormone.” Its job is to metabolize blood sugar into energy. But too
much insulin in the bloodstream keeps your body from burning stored
fat. Years of an overworked pancreas—the organ that produces
insulin—can lead to “onset (type 2) diabetes.” However, if you use—
burn—more calories than you consume, you significantly reduce the
chances of developing this disease.
Exercise can also help control other problems, such as: Sleep
apnea, moodiness, stress, decreased energy, cardiovascular disease,
high cholesterol and others. There are too many benefits to list here.
But be assured that this tool can help you become a fit, stronger,
disease-free, and overall healthier person. The main goal of aerobic
exercise is to keep the heart elevated for an extended period of time
for the purpose of strengthening the heart and lungs. The most
common aerobic exercise is walking. Running is the quickest way to
lose weight, because it burns many calories. It also tones your calves
and thighs. However, to avoid extreme muscle aches or injuries, do
not begin a running routine until you have performed two to three
months of aerobic walking.
 (http://www.thercg.org/youth/articles/0201-tioe.html)

Cognitive-perceptual Cognition is greatly affected by education. Those who study and

• The patient is an elementary graduate. develop their skills have better cognitive performances because they
• She stops studying because of financial problem have been provided with different information and chances to develop
• She can read and write properly. their self. Perception is affected by the sensory diseases. Presence of
any sensory abnormalities affects or halters perception that would
• She is aware to different people or happening around her.
affect proper communication. (Black, Medical Surgical Nursing7th
• She can talk properly.
edition, page 1880).
• During the interview her voice is weak. Cognition involves a person’s intelligence, perceptual ability and
• According to her she is sensitive to the feelings of the people ability to process information. It represents a progression of mental
around her. abilities from illogical to logical thinking, from simple to complex
• There are no any blockages of communication noted. problem solving and from concrete to abstract ideas. (Kozier et.al,
• She is not always reading any books like pocket books. Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Page 359).
• She can express her feelings appropriately.
• She does not have any difficulty when it comes to
communication.

Sleep and Rest For no known reason, 8 hours of sleep a night has been the
• The patient regularly sleeps at 8:00pm and wakes up at 1:00 accepted standard for adults despite obvious variations seen in the
pm. general population. It is important however that a person follows a
• She is experiencing intermittent sleep disturbance because pattern of rest that maintains well-being. Many factors affect a
according to her she feels difficulty of breathing and cough. person’s ability to rest. Illnesses and various life situations that
causes physiological stress tends to disturb sleep. Sleep quality is
• She usually sits because according to her she can breath more
also influenced by certain drugs Some decreases REM sleep
easily.
(barbiturates ,amphetamines and antidepressants) and some are
• She takes a nap in the morning from 8 am to 11 am. seen to
• She feels that her sleep and rest is inadequate. cause sleep problems (steroids, caffeine and asthma medications)
• She sleeps together with her husband. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Page 1169-117).
• They have a separate room from their children. The National Sleep Foundation in the United States maintains
• Sleeping is important to her. that eight to nine hours of sleep for adult humans is optimal and that
sufficient sleep benefits alertness, memory and problem solving, and
overall health, as well as reducing the risk of accidents.[8] A widely
publicized 2003 study[9] performed at the University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine demonstrated that cognitive performance declines
with fewer than eight hours of sleep.
It has also been shown that sleep deprivation affects the immune
system and metabolism. In a study by Zager et al in 2007,[21] rats
 were deprived of sleep for 24 hours. When compared with a control
group, the sleep-deprived rats' blood tests indicated a 20% decrease
in white blood cell count, a significant change in the immune system.
Scientists have shown numerous ways in which sleep is related to
memory. In a study conducted by Turner, Drummond, Salamat, and
Brown[28] working memory was shown to be affected by sleep
deprivation. Working memory is important because it keeps
information active for further processing and supports higher-level
cognitive functions such as decision making, reasoning, and episodic
memory. Turner et al. allowed 18 women and 22 men to sleep only 26
minutes per night over a 4-day period. Subjects were given initial
cognitive tests while well rested and then tested again twice a day
during the 4 days of sleep deprivation. On the final test the average
working memory span of the sleep deprived group had dropped by
38% in comparison to the control group.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep)

Self-perception Self concept is one’s mental image of oneself. A positive self

• According to her there is something wrong in her health and concept is essential to a person’s mental and physical health.
body. Individuals with a positive self concept are better able to develop and
• As a mother, she sometimes feels sad because she cannot do maintain interpersonal relationship and resist psychological and
the previous things like going with her husband in the farm. physical illness.
• According to her husband she is a good mother and a good Self concept involves all of these self perceptions, that is,
wife. appearance, values and beliefs that influences behaviors and that are
• Her strength is her family, when there are any circumstances referred to when using the words I or me. Body image is ho the
that involving any family member she is concerned and make person perceives the size, appearance and functioning of the body. If
some moves. a person’s body image closely resembles one’s ideal body, the
individual is more likely to think positively about the physical and
• She is simple.
non-physical concept of self.
Self concept is also affected by role-strains. People undergoing
role-strains are frustrated because they feel or made to feel
inadequate or unsuited to a role.
Illness and trauma can also affect the self-concept. People
responds to different stressors such as illness and alterations in
function related to aging in a variety of ways: acceptance, denial,
withdrawal and depression are common. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals
of Nursing 7th ed. Pages 957-962).
Role-relationship Relationship to another person is a developed manner in which
• She was the fourth child in her family. there is the sharing of self, showing care and putting trust. A healthy
relationship affects an individual’s emotional development, it will
 • She is married to Arsenio and they have 6 children. facilitate the channeling of the ideas, feeling of joy an others.
• She is performing the trypical responsibilities of a plain house An interpersonal relationship is a relatively long-term
wife. association between two or more people. This association may be
• Her children have a good relationship to her. based on emotions like love and liking, regular business interactions,
• She is being cared by her children who are very supportive to or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships
her. take place in a great variety of contexts, such as family, friends,
marriage, acquaintances, work, clubs, neighborhoods, and churches.
• Her husband is a good husband he is a provider who does
They may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual agreement, and are
everything for the family to have food.
the basis of social groups and society as a whole. A relationship is
• She has a harmonious relationship with her brothers and normally viewed as a connection between two individuals, such as a
sisters. Whenever there are any problems, they are helping romantic or intimate relationship, or a parent-child relationship.
each other. All relationships involve some level of interdependence. People in
• She can form a healthy relationship with others. a relationship tend to influence each other, share their thoughts and
• She is the person who chooses her friends. feelings, and engage in activities together. Because of this
• She is a very quite person. interdependence, anything that changes or impacts one member of
• She does not have any enemies. the relationship will have some level of impact on the other member.
Psychologists have suggested that all humans have a basic,
motivational drive to form and maintain caring interpersonal
relationships.
According to attachment theory, relationships can be viewed in
terms of attachment styles that develop during early childhood. These
patterns are believed to influence interactions throughout adulthood
by shaping the roles people adopt in relationships.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intimate_relationship)
Sexuality-reproductive Sexuality is defined not only by a person’s genetalia but also by
• She is engage in sexual activity to her husband only. attitudes and feelings. It can also be defined as learned behaviors in
• Presently she is still active in her sex life. how a person reacts to his or her own sexuality and by how one
• She still have regular menstruation. behaves in relationships with others.
(Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 931)
• She is aware that she will have cessation of her menstruation.
Sexuality is a crucial part of a person’s identity. Sex is central to
• She dresses appropriately, based on her gender.
who we are, to our emotional well-being and to the quality of our
• She is also able to express her feminine attitudes. lives. The world health organization defined sexual health as the
integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual and social aspect of
sexual beings in ways that are positively enriching and that enhances
personality, communication and love. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of
Nursing 7th ed. Pages 973).
During the middle adulthood both men and women experience
decreased hormone production causing the climacteric, usually called
menopausal in women. These events often affect the individuals self-
concept, body image and sexual identity.
 Women through the menopausal period experiences hot flushes,
vasomotor instability, sleep disturbances, vaginal dryness, genital
tract atrophy, mood changes and skin, hair changes. The incidence of
osteoporosis and cardiovascular lipid changes also increases. The
climacteric in the males is no as dramatic in the females; changes are
more gradual.
Sexual response love and play involve people’s emotional,
psychologic, physical and spiritual make up, which plays a significant
role in the satisfaction. Sexual desires fluctuates within each person
and varies from person to person. If people suppresses or block out
conscous sexual desires, they may not experience any physiological
respose. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Pages
975,980).
Coping-stress Coping mechanisms which are behaviors used to decrease stress and
• Whenever she has problem, she asks guidance from our Lord anxiety. Many coping behaviors are learned, based on one’s family
• She watches television as her stress management. past experiences, and socio-cultural influences and expectations.
• She always listen to radio programs when she feels lonely. (Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by Taylor, page 855)
• When she gets mad, she just keep quiet.
• When she experiences coughing and difficulty of breathing she
just relaxes and breathes deeply.
• Her husband or children taps her back when she coughs.
Value-belief Spiritual well-being is the condition that exists when the universal
• She is a Roman Catholic spiritual needs for meaning and purpose, love and belonging, and
• She attends mass occasionally. forgiveness are met. O’ Briens conceptual model of spiritual well-
• She always ask the guidance of our Lord being in illness identified three empirical referents of spiritual well-
being: personal faith, religious practice and spiritual contentment.
• Whenever there are Christian events, like Holy week, she
Spiritual beliefs are of special importance to nurses because of the
participates in the activities like fasting.
many ways they can influence a patient’s level of health and self-care
• She believes in ghosts, and elementals. behaviors. (Kozier et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Pages
• She seldom reads the bible. 975,979).
• Does not always pray the rosary. Spiritual well-being is manifested by a generally feeling of being
• She respects and obeys her husband. alive, purposeful and fulfilled. People nurture or enhance their
• For her education is very important to her children, so she and spirituality in many ways. Some focus on development of the inner
her husband is doing all the efforts to send their children to self or world; others focus on the expression of their spiritual energy
school. with others or outer world. Relating to one’s inner self or soul may be
achieved through conducting an inner dialogue with a higher power or
with one’s self through prayer or medications. The expression of a
person’s spiritual energy to others is manifested in loving relationship
with and service to others, joy and laughter and participation in
 religious services and associated fellow gatherings and activities and
by expression of compassion, empathy, forgiveness and hope. (Kozier
et.al, Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed. Pages 996).

H. Activities of Daily Living

ASPECT PRIOR TO HOSPITALIZATION DURING HOSPITALIZATION INTERPRETATION and ANALYSIS

1. Nutrition Patient loves to eat meat, fish and The patient is on diet as tolerated The patient can eat any food she wants
vegetables. She eats anything that is with aspiration precaution. She eats as long as it is dry, thickened, and
being served to her. She does not eat dry, thickened food on a small frothy. It should be in a small frequent
junk foods. She is not taking food frequent feeding. She is advised to feeding, as to avoid aspiration.
supplements like vitamins frequently. chew food properly.
She eats 4 spoons of rice with viand
because according to her it is due to
her cough. She eats thrice a day.
2. Elimination Patient voids 7 times a day, and The patient does not defecate or The patient does not defecate for more
defecate twice a week. She doesn’t urinated during the conduct of the than a week due to decreased gastric
experience any pain and difficulty in interview. motility related to decrease physical
terms of urination. Previously her activity. For most people defecation is
defecation pattern is daily, but when a private affair experienced easily only
her condition exacerbated, it is also in the comfort of one’s own bathroom.
affected. Defecation may be difficult in shared
hospital room with only a curtain for
privacy.
(Fundamentals of Nursing 5th edition by
Taylor, page 975 & 979)

3. Exercise Cleaning their house is the only Deep breathing and coughing The patient performs deep breathing
activity she considered as her exercises are advised and performed. exercise as instructed by the nurse.
exercise. She does not have routine The patient has decreasing function
exercise. However, she is aware that as the disease progresses.
her activity is not enough, and she
recognizes the importance of having
regular exercise. She loves to listen
to radio programs usually in the
afternoon.
When after all the chores are done
 she will rest and watch television.

4. Hygiene Patient takes a bath every day, Not applicable

brushes her teeth once a day. She
wears slippers while inside their
house. She feels that her hygienic
practices are adequate, and she feels
clean and neat. There is body odor
noted.
5. Substance Patient is a non-smoker and denies The patient doesn’t use any The patient does not use any addictive
Use use of illicit drugs. She does not drink prohibited substances like alcohol, substances. Illicit drugs are strictly
alcohol. cigarettes and illicit drugs. prohibited in the hospital premises,
even cigarette smoking and alcohol
drinking.
6. Sleep and Sleeping is important to her. She is Not applicable
Rest experiencing intermittent sleep
disturbance because according to her
she feels difficulty of breathing and
cough. She takes a nap in the
morning from 8 am to 11 am. She
sleeps together with her husband.
The patient regularly sleeps at
8:00pm and wakes up at 1:00 pm.
She feels that her sleep and rest is
inadequate because of her
conditions.

7. Sexual She dresses appropriately, based on Not applicable

Activity her gender. She still has regular
menstruation. She is engage in
sexual activity to her husband only.
Presently she is still active in her sex
life
 I. Patients Concept about Health, Illness and Hospitalization

HEALTH ILLNESS HOSPITALIZATION

The patient believes that being healthy is For the patient, an individual is weak and eats The patient looks at hospitalization as the last
being strong, does not experience any little amount of food. recourse when one has an illness. For the
sickness and energetic. patient, it is the place where an individual is
being treated from severe cases.
- Health is defined as a state of complete -Is a disease, sickness or the condition of - Placement of an individual in a hospital for
physical, mental and social well-being and being in a poor health, either physically or observation, diagnostic test, or treatment for
not merely the absence of disease or mentally. (Blackwell’s Nursing Dictionary) some diseases. (Blackwell’s Nursing
infirmity. WHO definition Dictionary)

J. Laboratory and Diagnostic Examination

DATE PROCEDURE NORMS RESULT INTERPRETATION and ANALYSIS

Sept. 19, 2008 Hemoglobin 120-160g/L
Hematocrit 0.38-0.40 g/L
RBC count 4’2-5.4x 1012 per liter
WBC 5-10x109/L
Neutrophils 81.3%
Lymphocytes 10.2%
Basophils 0.1%
Monocytes 7.5%
Eosinophils 0.9%
Platelets 150-450x109/L
Fasting Blood Sugar 70-110 mg/dl
Urinalysis
Creatinine 44.2-106.08 umol/L

Na 135-145mmol/L

K 3.6-5.5mmol/L

Sputum Test/AFB Negative

• Electro Cardiogram
 • Chest X-ray
The patient had undergone chest x-ray upon admission. The film shows presence of infiltrates or clouds.
The right is smaller than the left lung, particularly the lower lobe of the right lung.

K. Impression/Diagnosis

Dr. San Jose, the patient’s attending physician, who diagnosed the disease as Pulmonary tuberculosis. This
diagnosis is supported by the pathognomonic signs that manifested by the patient. These include intermittent fever in
the afternoon, difficulty of breathing, coughing, weight loss and chest pain. This diagnosis is supported by the following
diagnostic exam such as Culture and Sensitivity of the sputum and chest x-ray.

L. Course in the Ward

The patient was accompanied by her husband and her children. While waiting for the doctor, she was placed in a
wheel chair.

DATE MEDICAL PROCEDURES/ORDERS NURSING ASSESSMENT and FUNCTION

September 19, - History taking Upon admission:

2008 - Physical assessment -GCS E4 V5 M6
- Neurological Assessment - Vital signs BP- 90/70 mmHg, CR: 84 bpm, RR: 36 cpm, T-31.5
- Chest-x-ray C
- IVF of PNSS 1 liter 20 gtts/min to run for 12 hours. - IV insertion done at the right arm, infusing well.
- Medications -Due meds given
• Nausil 1 ampule TIV stat, then every 6 hours. - X-ray result obtained.
• B complex 2 ampules TIV stat - History taking
• Cefuroxime 500 mg/Cap - Physical assessment done
• Theophylline 1 cap TID - Neurologic assessment done
-crackles noted upon auscultation.
• Salbutamol and Guiafene Sin + tab TID PO
2:40 AM
- Diet as Tolerated with aspiration precaution.
-Received from ER to Medical surgical ward.
- Placed in isolation room
- Patient was oriented.
- Kept rested
-Advised relatives to use mask and hand washing regularly.
- On DAT with AP
 M. Ecologic Model

Hypothesis
The patient developed PTB thru the inhalation of mycobacterium tuberculosis due to being exposed to an environment,
specifically in their community, where in some people around her have Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Not always covering her nose
and doing proper hand washing are the practices that have predisposes the patient to develop the disease. She had come in
close contact with people who had PTB.

Agent
• Tuberculosis is a common and deadly infectious disease caused by mycobacterium mainly Mycobacterium
tuberculosis.
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A rod-shaped organism.
• The disease is directly transmitted through inhalation of organisms directly into the lungs.
•
Host
 46 yrs old
 Female
 Filipino, Roman Catholic
 Highest educational attainment: Elementary graduate.
 Living together with her family in Baras, Rizal
 Have incomplete vaccination.
 Practices hand washing but improper without soap.
 Takes a bath once a day and brushes teeth once.
 Does not always cover her nose and mouth in situations needed to.
 Does not have a regular medical check up.
 Exposed to a person who is carrier of M. Tuberculosis.

Environment
The patient resides in a crowded community where in cases with Tuberculosis is present. The present environment
where she resides is not polluted. TB is an airborne infection. People who are most commonly infected are those who have
repeated close contact with an infected person.

The researchers used the epidemiologic web causation model, in which this model focuses to the complex multi
factorial causes of a disease.
 Financial
insufficiency. Does not always
cover her nose and
mouth when
Does not regularly
Does not exposed to a person
take vitamins and
have a who coughs or
minerals
regular sneezes.
medical
check up.

Educationa
l Inadequate HOST
attainment of knowledge Infected of Weakened
. about health Tuberculosis immune Lack of
management Meningitis. system immunizations
..

Degen
eration Airborne
of transmission
health
y Does not
Taking a bath cells.. practice
once a day and proper
brushing teeth Exposure to a carrier hand
only once. of M. tuberculosis. washing.

Mayco Bacterium
Tuberculosis
Analysis
 PTB is caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. This bacterium enters the host thru the nose and mouth. It first affects the
alveoli of the lungs then this bacterium spreads thru the bloodstream. This bacterium migrates to other parts of the body.
Hand washing has been the most effective means of preventing transfer. It is the true prevention. Not covering the nose
and mouth when someone sneezes or coughs causes the bacteria in their sputum to travel through the air. The so called
airborne transmission will now take place affecting the individual.
Living in an unhealthy place predisposes the individual to develop certain diseases especially those within the respiratory
system. (Brunner and Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical- Surgical Nursing 11th ed by Smeltzer et al p. 643)

Conclusion and recommendation

The researchers therefore conclude that PTB can be prevented if we always clean the environment, practicing proper
hand washing, personal hygiene and use of personal protective equipments are the things that are very important. Personal
discipline is a crucial factor. As nurses, they are focused on promoting wellness through health education especially to that of
the poor.

II CLINICAL DISCUSSION OF THE DISEASE

A. Anatomy and Physiology

Respiration is the process by which living organisms take in oxygen

and release carbon dioxide. The human respiratory system, working in
conjunction with the circulatory system, supplies oxygen to the body's
cells, removing carbon dioxide in the process. The exchange of these
gases occurs across cell membranes both in the lungs (external
respiration) and in the body tissues (internal respiration). Breathing, or
pulmonary ventilation, describes the process of inhaling and exhaling air.
The human respiratory system consists of the respiratory tract and the
lungs.

Respiratory tract

The respiratory tract cleans, warms, and moistens air during its trip to
the lungs. The tract can be divided into an upper and a lower part. The
upper part consists of the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx (throat), and larynx
(voice box). The lower part consists of the trachea (windpipe), bronchi,
and bronchial tree.
The nose has openings to the outside that allow air to enter. Hairs inside
the nose trap dirt and keep it out of the respiratory tract. The external
nose leads to a large cavity within the skull, the nasal cavity. This cavity
is lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs called cilia. Mucus
moistens the incoming air and traps dust. The cilia move pieces of the mucus with its trapped particles to the throat, where it is
spit out or swallowed. Stomach acids destroy bacteria in swallowed mucus. Blood vessels in the nose and nasal cavity release
heat and warm the entering air.
Air leaves the nasal cavity and enters the pharynx. From there it passes into the larynx, which is supported by a framework of
cartilage (tough, white connective tissue). The larynx is covered by the epiglottis, a flap of elastic cartilage that moves up and
down like a trap door. The epiglottis stays open during breathing, but closes during swallowing. This valve mechanism keeps
solid particles (food) and liquids out of the trachea. If something other than air enters the trachea, it is expelled through
automatic coughing.

Alveoli: Tiny air-filled sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the lungs and the
bloodstream.

Bronchi: Two main branches of the trachea leading into the lungs.

Bronchial tree: Branching, air-conducting subdivisions of the bronchi in the lungs.

Diaphragm: Dome-shaped sheet of muscle located below the lungs separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities that
contracts and expands to force air in and out of the lungs.

Epiglottis: Flap of elastic cartilage covering the larynx that allows air to pass through the trachea while keeping solid particles
and liquids out.

Pleura: Membranous sac that envelops each lung and lines the thoracic cavity.

Air enters the trachea in the neck. Mucous membrane lines the trachea and C-shaped cartilage rings reinforce its walls. Elastic
fibers in the trachea walls allow the airways to expand and contract during breathing, while the cartilage rings prevent them
from collapsing. The trachea divides behind the sternum (breastbone) to form a left and right branch, called bronchi
(pronounced BRONG-key), each entering a lung.

The lungs

The lungs are two cone-shaped organs located in the chest or thoracic cavity. The heart separates them. The right lung is
somewhat larger than the left. A sac, called the pleura, surrounds and protects the lungs. One layer of the pleura attaches to the
wall of the thoracic cavity and the other layer encloses the lungs. A fluid between the two membrane layers reduces friction and
allows smooth movement of the lungs during breathing.
The lungs are divided into lobes, each one of which receives its own bronchial branch. Inside the lungs, the bronchi subdivide
repeatedly into smaller airways. Eventually they form tiny branches called terminal bronchioles. Terminal bronchioles have a
diameter of about 0.02 inch (0.5 millimeter). This branching network within the lungs is called the bronchial tree.
The terminal bronchioles enter cup-shaped air sacs called alveoli (pronounced al-VEE-o-leye). The average person has a total of
about 700 million gas-filled alveoli in the lungs. These provide an enormous surface area for gas exchange. A network of
capillaries (tiny blood vessels) surrounds each alveoli. As blood passes through these vessels and air fills the alveoli, the
exchange of gases takes place: oxygen passes from the alveoli into the capillaries while carbon dioxide passes from the
capillaries into the alveoli.
This process—external respiration—causes the blood to leave the lungs laden with oxygen and cleared of carbon dioxide. When
this blood reaches the cells of the body, internal respiration takes place. The oxygen diffuses or passes into the tissue fluid, and
then into the cells. At the same time, carbon dioxide in the cells diffuses into the tissue fluid and then into the capillaries. The
carbon dioxide-filled blood then returns to the
lungs for another cycle.
Breathing

Breathing exchanges gases between the

outside air and the alveoli of the lungs. Lung
expansion is brought about by two important
muscles, the diaphragm (pronounced DIE-a-fram)
and the intercostal muscles. The diaphragm is a
dome-shaped sheet of muscle located below the
lungs that separates the thoracic and abdominal
cavities. The intercostal muscles are located
between the ribs.
Nerves from the brain send impulses to
the diaphragm and intercostal muscles,
stimulating them to contract or relax. When the
diaphragm contracts, it moves down. The dome is
flattened, and the size of the chest cavity is
increased. When the intercostal muscles contract,
the ribs move up and outward, which also
increases the size of the chest cavity. By
contracting, the diaphragm and intercostal
muscles reduce the pressure inside the lungs
relative to the pressure of the outside air. As a
consequence, air rushes into the lungs during
inhalation. During exhalation, the reverse occurs.
The diaphragm relaxes and its dome curves up
into the chest cavity, while the intercostal
muscles relax and bring the ribs down and
inward. The diminished size of the chest cavity
increases the pressure in the lungs, thereby
forcing air out.
A healthy adult breathes in and out about
12 times per minute, but this rate changes with
 exercise and other factors. Total lung capacity is about 12.5 pints (6 liters). Under normal circumstances, humans inhale and
exhale about one pint (475 milliliters) of air in each cycle. Only about three-quarters of this air reaches the alveoli. The rest of
the air remains in the respiratory tract. Regardless of the volume of air breathed in and out, the lungs always retain about 2.5
pints (1200 milliliters) of air. This residual air keeps the alveoli and bronchioles partially filled at all times.
C. Drug Study

GENERIC / ACTION CLASSIFICATI INDICATION CONTRAINDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING

BRAND NAME ON INTERVENTION

Theophylline -The main - Mild stimulant - For chronic - Hypersensitivity -Stomach - Monitor patients’
mechanism of -Bronchodilator obstructive - Pregnant. stomach heart rate.
action of diseases of the -pain - Assess for CNS
theophylline is that airway. -Diarrhea effects.
of adenosine -COPD -Headache - Teach the patient to
receptor - Restlessness avoid smoking.
antagonism. - Insomnia - Educate the
- Irritability importance of taking
- Theophylline is a the right amount in
non-specific the right time of
adenosine medications.
antagonist, - Assess for any
antagonizing A1, hypersensitivity.
A2, and A3
receptors almost
equally, which
explains many of
its cardiac effects
and some of its
anti-asthmatic
effects.

SAlbutamol - A short-acting β2- - -Relief and -Contraindicated with -Dizziness, - Assess for any
adrenergic Bronchodialtor prevention of hypersensitivity to drowsiness, hypersensitivity to
receptor agonist bronchospasm in albuterol. fatigue, albuterol.
used for the relief patients with -Use cautiously with headache. - Be cautious when
of bronchospasm reversible diabetes mellitus - vomiting, driving.
in conditions such obstructive (large IV doses can change in taste -Eat food is a small
as asthma and airway disease aggravate diabetes frequent way.
chronic obstructive and ketoacidosis). - Maintain beta-
 pulmonary -Inhalation: adrenergic blocker on
disease. Treatment of stand by.
acute attacks of
bronchospasm

-Prevention of
exercise-induced
bronchospasm.

Vitamin B - Support and - Water soluble - Encourage patient

increase the rate Vitamin to take the vitamin
of metabolism. regularly.
- Maintain healthy - Encourage them to
skin and muscle go to the doctor
tone before drinking any
- Enhance immune vitamins.
and nervous
system function.
- Promote cell
growth and
division including
that of the red
blood cells that
help prevent
anemia.

Cefuroxime - Inhibits bacterial - Antibacterial - Treatment of - Hypersensitivity to - GI bleeding - Observe for signs
cell wall synthesis infections caused cefuroxime and other - Headache and symptoms of
by binding to one by staphylococci cephalosphorine. - Nausea anaphylaxis during
or more of the and other - Dizziness first dose; with
penicillin-binding microorganisms - Vomiting prolonged therapy,
proteins (PBPs) like klebsiella. - Increased BUN monitor renal,
which in turn - Treatment of and Creatinine hepatic, and
inhibits the final susceptible hematologic function.
transpeptidation infections of the - Educate the
step of lower respiratory importance of taking
peptidoglycan tract the right amount in
synthesis in the right time of
bacterial cell walls, medications.
thus inhibiting cell - Assess for any
 wall biosynthesis. hypersensitivity.
-Bacteria
eventually lyse
due to ongoing
activity of cell wall
autolytic enzymes
(autolysins and
murein hydrolases)
while cell wall
assembly is
arrested.
Guiafen - Most - Decongestant -Used to relieve - MEDICINE IS NOT - Nervousness, - Assess for any
decongestants - Expectorant congestion and to RECOMMENDED if you dizziness, trouble allergies.
cause response treat cough due have a history of sleeping, nausea, -Instruct the patient
from to colds, flu, or severe high blood vomiting and to consult a doctor
adrenoreceptor a1, hay fever. pressure, severe headache. when the side effects
chiefly responsible coronary artery continues.
for disease, or if you have - Be careful when
vasoconstriction problems where the driving or operating
(a2 modulates supply of blood and machines.
adrenaline/noradre oxygen to the heart is - Instruct the patient
naline levels, b1 is reduced also known as that they should
the most ischemic heart swallow the
stimulating and disease. medication whole.
increases cardiac
output, b2 dilates
the bronchial
walls, and b3
induces lipolysis).

FLUIMUCIL -Is any agent Mucolytic -Acute & chronic -Contraindicated with -Urticaria, -Should be taken with
(nausil) which dissolves respiratory tract asthmatic patients bronchospasm, food
thick mucus affections w/ and patients with nausea, -The sachet should be
usually used to abundant mucus history of peptic vomiting. dissolve into a glass
help relieve secretions. ulceration. -Aerosol of cold or warm
respiratory -Used in the treatment: water, and drink
difficulties. treatment of wet Rhinitis, immediately.
(hydrolyzing cough. stomatitis. -Do not dissolve other
glycosaminoglycan medicines together
s: tending to break with Fluimucil, since
 down/lower the both Fluimucil and
viscosity of mucin- the other drug effect
containing body could be influenced
secretions/compon or cancelled.
ents). - Assess for any
allergies.

IV Fluid

Treatment /
Classification Indication Contraindication Nursing Responsibilities
Infusion

*Do not connect flexible plastic containers of

intravenous solutions in series, i.e., do not
piggyback connections. Such use could result
in air embolism due to residual air being
drawn from one container before
*Hypovolemia administration of the fluid from a secondary
container is completed.
*Heat-related
emergencies *Pressurizing intravenous solutions contained
Plain NSS Isotonic *CHF in flexible plastic containers to increase flow
*Freshwater drowning rates can result in air embolism if the residual
air in the container is not fully evacuated prior
*Diabetic to administration.
ketoacidosis(DKA)
*Use of a vented intravenous administration
set with the vent in the open position could
result in air embolism. Vented intravenous
administration sets with the vent in the open
position should not be used with flexible
plastic contain.

III NURSING PROCESS

A. Long Term Objective

 After two month of intensive treatment the patient will not experience the signs and symptoms of PTB. The
complications brought about by PTB will be prevented through proper participation to the different medical and nursing
interventions.

B. Problem List

CUES NURSING PROBLEM RANK JUSTIFICATION

Subjective Cues: Ineffective airway 1  Airway must be given the first attention as based
- Patient verbalized, “Matagal na clearance related to on the rule of ABC which is Airway, Breathing and
akong inuubo. Wala namang plema. retained secretions in the Circulation. In addition, difficulty of breathing can
Nahihirapan akong huminga”. respiratory tract cause anxiety to the client that is why, immediate
secondary to bacterial attention must be done. Addressing the problem
Objective Cues: infection as evidenced by to proper health care provider will give patent
- Presence of adventitious breath crackles upon airway to the client. Oxygenation is a vital need
sound (Crackles) upon auscultation. auscultation. for every cell, if there are any problems related to
-The patient is coughing without it can easily affect the functioning of the
phlegm. individual.
- Oriented  Retained secretions can cause blockage of airway
- GCS E4V5M6 which will further cause difficulty of breathing
- BP- 90/70 mmHg, CR: 84 bpm, RR: (Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed by Kozier et al. p.
36 cpm, T-37.5 C 1299)
- Difficulty vocalizing
- Has hallow eyes.
- Bluish nail beds.

Subjective: Hyperthermia related to 2  This demands immediate treatment/care and

-The husband of the client verbalized, infection as evidenced by subsequent medical attention, as they can result
“Naku hindi na nawala ang lagnat ng increased WBC in delirium and convulsions. This is an actual
asawa ko, pabalik-balik na lang” problem that needs to addressed.
 Lack of action in this health care problem may
Objective: cause dehydration which may later cause a bigger
-Flushed skin; warm to touch threat to the health of the client.
-Increase body temperature higher
than normal range
-Increased respiration
-The patient is sweating
-T: 37.5˚C
Subjective: Imbalanced Nutrition: 3  This condition needs to be addressed immediately
- The patient is only eating 4 spoons Less than Body for the client to be able to gain enough strength in
of rice with viand. Requirements related to performing her usual activities.
- The relative verbalized “Hindi siya inability to ingest food  The body obtains energy in the form of calories
nakakakain ng maayus dahil sa because of prolonged from carbohydrates, protein and fat. The body
kanyang ubo”. cough as evidenced by uses energy for voluntary activities such as
decreased BMI. walking and in involuntary activities such as
Objective: breathing. (Fundamentals of Nursing 7th ed by
- The patient weight is 31.5 kilograms. Kozier et al.)
- Poor muscle tone.
- Appears weak.
- Minimal subcutaneous fat.

Subjective: Activity intolerance 4  This nursing diagnosis is not life threatening and
- The husband verbalizes that her wife related to inadequate doesn’t need immediate attention, however, it can
is easily getting tired. Her maximum oxygen supply as affect the body’s normal functioning
work is one hour only, and then she evidenced by easy  Individuals who have inactive lifestyles or who are
would go to rest. fatigability. faced with inactivity because of illness or injury
- Her usual activities is cleaning the are at risk for many problems that can affect
house, cooking and washing the major body systems. Clients experience a
clothes. Their children help her wife. significant decrease in the muscular strength and
agility whenever they do not maintain a moderate
amount of physical activity. (Fundamentals of
Nursing 7th ed by Kozier et al. p. 1068).


Subjective: Sleep Deprivation related 5  This condition doesn’t need immediate attention
- The patient regularly sleeps at to prolonged physical but needs to be addressed for sleep is a basic
8:00pm and wakes up at 1:00 pm. discomfort (dyspnea) as human need.
- She usually sits because according to evidenced by inability to  A lack of rest for long periods can cause illness or
her she can breath more easily. concentrate worsening of existing illness. (Fundamentals of
- She takes a nap in the morning from Nursing, 6th ed by Potter and Perry p. 1206)
8 am to 11 am.
- She is experiencing intermittent
sleep disturbance because according
to her she feels difficulty of breathing
and cough.
 C. Nursing Care Plan

ASSESSMENT NURSING BACKGROUND GOAL and NURSING RATIONALE EVALUATION

DIAGNOSIS KNOWLDEGE OBJECTIVES INTERVENTION

Subjective Ineffective Intermediate Goal: Effectiveness

Cues: airway clearance Cause: Within 4 hours Objective 1: - Was the patient
- Patient related to - Retained of nursing Independent- - Health status is able to maintain
verbalized, retained secretions in the intervention, the Facilitative: regulated through patent airway?
“Matagal na secretions in the respiratory tract. patient will be 1. Obtain vital signs of homeostatic -Was the patient
akong inuubo. respiratory tract able to maintain the patient. mechanisms. A able to mobilize her
Wala namang secondary to Intermediate patent airway change in V/S might secretions?
plema. bacterial Cause: through the indicate health -Was the patient
Nahihirapan infection as - Inflammatory mobilization of change. (Taylor et.al, able to have patent
akong huminga”. evidenced by response secretions as FON 5th ed. Page 523) airway?
crackles upon evidenced by
2. Observe for
Objective Cues: auscultation. Root Cause: productive -Nasal flaring and use Adequacy
respiratory rate and
- Presence of - Bacterial cough. of accessory muscles -Was all the
rhythm; presence of
adventitious infection of the indicates increased planned nursing
nasal flaring; and use of
breath sound respiratory Objectives: effort is required for interventions are
accessory muscles when
(Crackles) upon system. breathing. enough in achieving
breathing like the
auscultation. 1. For 10 and maintaining
diaphragm and coastal
-The patient is Health minutes, the patent airway?
muscles.
coughing without Implication: relative will -Was all the
3. Perform the Blanch
phlegm. This condition assess the - Blanch test reflects resources of the
Test.
- Oriented can cause Acute physical the adequacy of o2 nurse like time and
- GCS E4V5M6 Respiratory condition of the circulation in the effort are enough?
- BP- 90/70 Distress client by periphery.
mmHg, CR: 84 Syndrome accepting at Appropriateness
bpm, RR: 36 cpm, (ARDS) which least 4 nursing -Crackles are -Was the
T-31.5 C results from the interventions to 4. Auscultate the lungs intermittent sounds interventions
- Difficulty combination of be done in the to note any lung that occur when air mentioned are
vocalizing infection and patient. sounds. moves through airway applicable and
- Has hallow eyes. inflammatory that contain fluids. beneficial to the
- Bluish nail beds. response. The 2. After 3 hours (Taylor et.al, FON 5th patient?
lungs become the client will be ed. Page 1386)
quickly filled with able to mobilize
fluid and become her secretions Objective 2: -Tapping the chest can Acceptability
very stiff. This through the Independent- loosen the secretions. - Was the family
stiffness, interventions Facilitative: (Taylor et.al, FON 5th willfully accepted
combined with done by the 1. Perform Chest ed. Page 1251) the interventions
difficulties nurse at least 4. physiotherapy. done to the patient.
extracting -Suction removes
oxygen due to 3. After 50 secretions through the
the alveolar fluid minutes, the Dependent-Facilitative: use of a strong
creates a need nurse will 1. Suction secretion as pressure.
for ventilation. maintain patent needed.
Septic shock is airway of the
one potential patient through - Current data
complication. the 2. Increase the amount indicates that fluid
performance of of oral fluid intake as restriction may
(Black, Medical at least 3 ordered by the doctor. actually reduce blood
Surgical Nursing interventions. volume and decrease
7th ed. Page cerebral circulation.
1896) The lack of volume
causes the blood to be
thick and sluggish and
may decrease the
mobilization of
nutrition and toxins
out of the circulation.
Patient should be
maintained in a
euvolemic state rather
than a fluid-restricted
state. (Black, MSN 7th
ed. Page 2201)
Dependent- - They act on the
Supplemental: respiratory tract, it
1. Administer opens narrowed
bronchodilators as airways.
ordered. (Black, MSN 7th ed.
Page 1652)

- For maximal lung

Objective 3: expansion that will
Independent- improve oxygen
Facilitative: delivery.
1. Elevate the head of
 the bed.
-Position changes
2. Position the head in allow free movement
the midline of the body. of the diaphragm and
expansion of the chest
wall. (Taylor et.al, FON
5th ed. Page 1396)

Asessment Nursing Background Goal And Nursing Interventions Rationale Evaluation

Diagnosis Knowledge Objectives

EFFECTIVENESS

Subjective: Hyperthermia Etiology After 30 minutes of

related to nursing
-The husband of inflammatory Immediate interventions, the 1. After 1 minute of
the client response as Cause: client will be able nursing
verbalized, evidenced by to lessen intervention, was
“Naku hindi na warm to touch Inflammatory temperature of at the family of the
nawala ang skin. response of least 1˚C range client able to assess
lagnat ng asawa the body from that of 39˚C- for the causative/
ko, pabalik-balik against 41˚C to 38˚C-39˚C contributing
na lang” microorganis and be free of factor/s?
ms. INDEPENDENT
chills
Objective: Yes____
• Identify underlying • To know for the right
-Flushed skin; cause (eg. hypothalamic treatment to be given.
warm to touch No_____
Intermediate dysfunction, such as
-Increase body 1. After 1 minute
Cause: drug overdose and Why_____
temperature of nursing
infection).
higher than intervention, the
Infection of M.
normal range family of the client
Tuberculosis will be able to
-Increased 2. After 12 minutes
respiration Root Cause: assess for the of nsg. Int., was the
-The patient is causative/
family of the client
sweating Weakened contributing able to evaluate
-T: 37.5˚C immune factor/s and be effects of
system. able to participate hyperthermia and
in one INDEPENDENT able to participate
intervention. in at least 5 out of 7
• Monitor patient’s vital • Temperature of interventions?
signs. Give particular 102˚F- 106˚F (38.9˚C-
attention to the 41.1˚C) suggests Yes____
Health 2. After 12 minutes temperature. acute infectious
Implication: of nursing disease process. Fever No_____
interventions, the pattern may aid in
Fevers of 104 family of the client diagnosis; eg 24 hour Why_____
F (40 C) or will be able to period suggest septic
higher evaluate effects of episode, septic
demand hyperthermia and endocarditis or
immediate be able to Tuberculosis (TB).
home participate in at Chills often precede
treatment and 3. After 15 minutes
least 3 out of 4 temperature spikes.
subsequent of nursing
interventions. [Nursing Care Plans
medical intervention, was
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attention, as Copyright 2002 by
they can client able to assist
Marilyn E. Doenges, with measures to
result in RN, BSN, MA, CS]
delirium and reduce body
convulsions, temperature and
• Assess for presence of • To note for further participate in at
particularly in care to be given.
posturing or seizures. least 6 out of 7
children.
interventions?
• Monitor/ record all
sources of fluid loss • Oliguria and/or renal Yes____
such as urine. failure may be
occurring due to No_____
hypotension,
dehydration. [NANDA] Why_____

• Note presence/
absence of sweating as • Evaporation is
body attempts to decreased by 4. Was the family of
the client able to
increase heat loss by environmental factors
evaporation, conduction of high humidity and attain wellness after
the 2 interventions?
and diffusion. high ambient
temperature as well as
 body factors Yes____
producing loss of
DEPENDENT ability to sweat or No_____
sweat gland
• Administer dysfunction. [NANDA] Why_____
antipyretics.
Efficiency:
• Used to reduce fever
Were interventions
by its central action on
done within the
the hypothalamus;
time frame?
fever should be
controlled in patients ___Yes
who are neutropenic
or asplenis. However, ___ No, Why?
fever may be
beneficial in limiting _______________
growth of organisms
and enhancing Appropriateness:
autodestruction of
infected cells. Were the
[Nursing Care Plans interventions
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Copyright 2002 by norms?
INDEPENDENT Marilyn E. Doenges,
RN, BSN, MA, CS] ___Yes
• Provide tepid sponge
baths; avoid use of ___ No, Why?
3. After 15 minutes
alcohol.
of nursing _______________
interventions, the
family of the client Acceptability:
will be able to • May help reduce
assist with fever. Note: use of ice Were the
measures to water/ alcohol may interventions
reduce body cause chills, actually accepted by the
temperature and elevating client and his
participate in at temperature. In family?
least 3 out of 4 addition, alcohol is
interventions. very drying to skin. ___Yes
[Nursing Care Plans
Edition 6, page 667.
 Copyright 2002 by ___ No, Why?
Marilyn E. Doenges,
DEPENDENT RN, BSN, MA, CS] _______________

• Administer Adequacy:
replacement fluids and
electrolytes. Were all the plans
adequate? ___Yes
• To support
circulating volume and ___ No, Why?
tissue perfusion.
• Provide high-calorie [NANDA]
diet, tube feedings or
parenteral nutrition.
• To meet increased
metabolic demands.
[NANDA]

INDEPENDENT

• Discuss importance of
4. After 2 minutes adequate fluid intake.
of nursing
intervention, the
family of the client • Review signs and • To prevent
will be able to symptoms of dehydration. [NANDA]
promote wellness hyperthermia (eg.
and give 2 out of 2 Flushed skin, increased
interventions. body temperature,
increased
respiratory/heart rate). • Indicates need for
prompt intervention.
 D. Discharge Planning

Medications Continue Taking the Anti-TB drugs. The intensive phase is for 2 months and the maintenance phase is for 4
months. Medicines are readily available at the health center.
Exercise/Economic Factor Practice deep breathing exercise and coughing exercises. Resume previous activities. Prevent extraneous
work. Have a regular physical exercise like brisk walking for 30 minutes daily. For financial insufficiency, there
are government drug stores available. The patient may continue her work in the factory.
Treatment Follow faithfully the regimen for tuberculosis, especially the medications. Have a regular sputum test, as
ordered by the doctor.
Health Teaching You should practice hand washing regularly. Always cover the mouth and the nose when exposed to person
who coughs or sneezes. You should not spit anywhere, instead spit in a single container to prevent transfer of
M. Tuberculosis.
Out patient Follow-up Always have a regular check up at your nearest health center, at least once a week to monitor the progress of
the treatment. The client should report immediately to the physician if there is difficulty of breathing, there is
productive cough more than 5 days and there is chest pain and experiencing fatigue.

Diet The diet should be high caloric. Always drink a lot of water. Also eat fruits and vegetables. Don’t escape meals.
If there are any food supplements available, consult it with the doctor. Eat vitamin c rich food to strengthen
immune systems.
Spiritual/Sexual Activities Always pray for the guidance of the Lord. Spiritual health affects the wellness of an individual greatly.
Strengthen relationship with Lord by showing love and respect to the people around you.