Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast bacilli, confirming the diagnosis of active tuberculosis
. Suggest how family members or co-workers can protect themselves.
Discuss the potential complications and other organ systems may be affected.
Answer: Family members or the co - workers can protect themselves from transmission of the infection by taking precautions such as not sharing clothes or towels. Avoid coming in contact with the patient's bodily fluids. As possible wear mask while meeting with the patient and maintain proper hygiene as washing hands.
The potential complications related to tuberculosis are such as spinal pain, joint damage etc. Mostly liver is affected through the tuberculosis medications which causes Jaundice.
Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did...
Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast bacilli, confirming the diagnosis of active tuberculosis . Suggest how...
Case Study: Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast bacilli. Question: Based on the clinical and laboratory...
Chapter 13: Respiratory System Disorders Case Studies Case Study 1 Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast...
Case Study 1 Mr. F, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate, the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood and numerous acid-fast bacilli, confirming the diagnosis of active tuberculosis....
home work/ nursing each questions one paragraph require reference and citation (Nursing research only) Ms. mary age 47, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate; the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood...
home work/ nursing each questions one paragraph require reference and citation (Nursing research only) Please no hand written typing required. Ms. mary age 47, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate; the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample...
home work/ nursing each questions one paragraph require reference and citation (Nursing research only) Ms. mary age 47, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia and night sweats. Examination indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest radiograph showed a small cavity and infiltrate; the tuberculin test was positive, and the sputum sample contained a small amount of blood...
please answer this question and please write atleast 300 words. thsnks Vladimir, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination in the ER indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest X-ray showed a small cavity and infiltrate. Discussion Questions 1.Discuss the pathologic changes occurring during the development of active tuberculosis at the...
Case study #1 Respiratory system Scenario Mr. F, age 46 years has a history of persistent unproductive cough for several months that has not responded to cough medication, fatigue, and anorexia. Following a chest radiograph (showed a cavity and infiltrate), tuberculin testing (positive), and sputum culture (acid-fast bacteria), a diagnosis was made of active TB infection in the lower right lung. Mr. F was prescribed three antitubercular drugs, and his family was scheduled for testing and prophylactic medication. 1. a)...
hi please answer the first 5 questions and please type the answers. thanks Case Study #1-Tuberculosis Vladimir, age 46 years, has had a persistent unproductive cough for several months that did not respond to cough medications. Recently, he has developed a productive cough accompanied by fatigue, anorexia, and night sweats. Examination in the ER indicated abnormal chest sounds and weight loss. A chest X-ray showed a small cavity and infiltrate 1. Discuss the pathologic changes occurring during the development of...