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Tuberculosis - Coggle Diagram
Tuberculosis
Cause
Bacterial infection most commonly cause by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Signs & Symptoms
weight loss
anorexia
cough
Drenching night sweats
site is in the lungs
Treatment
Combination antibiotic therapy
2 phase of treatment lasting 6 months in total
Breathing
no electrical equipment to reduce risk of fire
Physiotherapy may help with expectoration.
oxygen therapy may be prescribed.
have they upright position and supported by pillows
Eating & Drinking
consult with the dietician
Maintain a fluid balance chart to ensure they do not become dehydrated
food prefaces and present acceptable food in an attractive manner.
Maintaining a safe environment
Visitors should be limited
Use of masks when entering the room is recommended
Patient should be nursed in isolation in a sign room.
Transmission
droplet spread
bacteria is inhaled