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Nursing Skill Tuberculosis administration TBa
Community Health Nursing (NR-442)
Chamberlain University
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Nursing Skill Diana Jackson STUDENT TB skin test SKILL NAME__Tuberculosis: REVIEW MODULE Description of Skill Mantoux test should be read in 48 to 72 hrs. An intradermal injection of of an extract of the tubercle bacillus is made. An induration of 10 mm or greater in diameter indicates a positive skin test. An induratioin of 5 mm is considered a positive test for immunocompromised clients Indications Persistent cough lasting longer than 3 weeks, purlent sputum, possibly bloody streaked. Fatigue and lethargy. Weight loss and anorexia, night sweats and fever The client will adhere with the medication regimen. The client sputum will test negative for TB Potential Complications Headaches, neck stiffness, drowsiness, pericarditis ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES CONSIDERATIONS Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) Administer heated and humidified oxygen therapy as prescribed, prevent infection transmission wearing PPE, N95 HEPA filter place the client in a negative airflow room and implement airborne precautions Use barrier protection when the risk of hand or clothing contamination exists, administer prescribed medications, promote adequate nutrition Client Education Wear a mask when in public places or in contact with crowds. Cover mouth when coughing or sneezing, use proper hand hygiene. Take medication therapy for full duration of months. Nursing Interventions Treatment is the same as pulmonary TB
Nursing Skill Tuberculosis administration TBa
Course: Community Health Nursing (NR-442)
University: Chamberlain University
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