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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include persistent cough, chest pain, weakness, and weight loss. Treatment involves a combination of antibiotics taken daily for 6-12 months. Nursing care focuses on education, administering medications correctly, promoting nutrition and activity, and preventing the spread of infection.

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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include persistent cough, chest pain, weakness, and weight loss. Treatment involves a combination of antibiotics taken daily for 6-12 months. Nursing care focuses on education, administering medications correctly, promoting nutrition and activity, and preventing the spread of infection.

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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include persistent cough, chest pain, weakness, and weight loss. Treatment involves a combination of antibiotics taken daily for 6-12 months. Nursing care focuses on education, administering medications correctly, promoting nutrition and activity, and preventing the spread of infection.

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    PULMONARY

    TUBERCULOSIS
    GROUP CASE STUDY

    2023 SEPTEMBER 4
    Introduction
    Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and potentially serious bacterial infection
    that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It
    can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, kidneys, and spine, but pulmonary
    TB is the most common form and is responsible for the majority of TB-related illnesses.
    TB is a contagious disease that can spread from person to person through the air when
    an infected individual coughs, sneezes, speaks, or sings, releasing tiny droplets containing
    the bacteria into the air. TB is preventable and treatable, and not everyone infected with TB
    bacteria becomes sick. Two TB-related conditions exist: latent TB infection (LTBI) and TB
    disease. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.

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    PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS
    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
    Symptoms of TB disease depend on where in the body the TB bacteria are growing. TB
    bacteria usually grow in the lungs (pulmonary TB). TB disease in the lungs may cause
    symptoms such as

    Persistent cough (lasting more Reduced physical activity


    than 3 weeks) General Malaise
    ·Hemoptysis (coughing up blood) Swollen Lymph Nodes
    ·Chest pain
    ·Weakness or fatigue
    ·Weight loss
    ·Loss of appetite
    ·Fever and night sweats
    ·Shortness of breath

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    If TB has spread to another part of your body such as your glands (lymph nodes), bones
    or brain, may have also other symptoms, including:

    body aches and pains


    swollen joints or ankles
    tummy or pelvic pain
    constipation
    dark or cloudy pee
    a headache
    being sick
    feeling confused
    a stiff neck
    a rash on the legs, face or other part of the body

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    TREATMENT
    Tuberculosis can be treated in several ways depending on what type of TB the person has
    acquired.

    For people infected with latent TB, they can get preventive therapy. The most common
    preventive therapy is a daily dose of the antibiotic isoniazid (INH) taken as a single daily pill for six
    to nine months
    If infected with active TB disease, you will probably be treated with a combination of
    antibacterial medications for a period of six to 12 months. The most common treatment for active
    TB is isoniazid INH in combination with three other drugs—rifampin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol.
    .

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    TREATMENT

    WHAT IS BACILLE CALMETTE–GUÈRIN (BCG) VACCINE?

    BCG is a vaccine against TB that is given in countries where TB is common.


    It can help prevent infants and small children from getting sick with TB disease.
    At best BCG protects children for up to 5 years.
    Sometimes it does not protect against TB at all.

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    NURSING CARE
    Conduct a complete health history; past and present of the patient and the family as well
    Conduct a physical examination
    Monitor vital signs regularly, especially temperature and respiratory rate
    Monitor oxygen saturation levels if necessary.
    Monitor cough frequency, sputum production, and any changes in color or consistency.
    Educate the patient about proper respiratory hygiene, including covering the mouth and nose
    when coughing or sneezing.
    Position the patient for optimal lung expansion to facilitate breathing.
    Administer medications as prescribed and ensure the patient understands the importance of
    adhering to the treatment regimen.
    Educate the patient about TB transmission, treatment, and the importance of completing the
    full course of antibiotics.
    Promote airway clearance
    Adhere to treatment regimen
    Promote activity and adequate nutrition
    Prevent spread of tuberculosis infection 7
    Thank you
    for listening!
    PRESENTED BY:

    CARYLL NIÑAL VALERIE SUAREZ JULIE VALIAO SANDARA PITAO

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