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OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY

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Instructions: Study Question. Submit online in Word document format.

1. As a student nurse, what are the roles that you can exhibit when giving health
education to a client who is suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease conveyed by cough droplets. Only


individuals who have the sickness in their lungs and cough it up are infectious. Infection
may not always imply sickness, as the primary complex may be vanquished by the host's
defenses and remain latent for the duration of the person's life. When an inhaled bacillus
causes a primary tubercle (nodular lesion) in the lungs, it travels to the adjacent lymph
node, causing the primary complex. In the future, tuberculosis could develop.

The disease arises from the main complex in just a tiny percentage of instances.
The tubercle bacteria can travel through the lymphatic system or the circulation to distant
locations such the lymph node, bones, and kidneys (Grange, 2003). The lung is the most
prevalent location for tuberculosis. Those suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis
should be kept in a separate room until three negative sputum smears are obtained.
Patients must stay in their rooms and close the door. They must wear a mask if they must
leave the room. Routine infection-control measures for handling bodily fluids and
specimens should be followed, but because TB is disseminated via droplet inhalation,
special cleaning of rooms following isolation for TB is not required. To avoid lapses in
treatment, TB nurse specialists can ensure that patients are given the necessary
medication and provide support to patients, their relatives, or their careers. Patients with
tuberculosis should be checked on a frequent basis to ensure that: No interruptions occur
in treatment; Serious side-effects from the treatment are quickly identified; There is
improvement in the patient’s condition, although this is often very gradual.

TB is far from being a disease of the past, with new cases appearing all the time.
Patients and their families who are affected require specialized treatment. To effectively
control and manage this disease, the involvement of the TB nurse expert in collaboration
with infection control nurses is critical.

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2. How would you encourage your family members to appreciate health practices, such
as cough etiquette and healthy lifestyle during Covid19 pandemic?

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, the virus has altered many of
our everyday activities in unexpected ways that have become the new normal. Many of
us are still staying at home to avoid being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19.
In this age of social isolation, we must remain proactive and, in some circumstances,
inventive in order to maintain an active lifestyle. Even if you have never been infected
with COVID-19 or have never been exposed to it, the pandemic has undoubtedly had a
significant impact on your daily routine, which may have a severe impact on your general
health. What can we do to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle when the world around
us has altered to reduce COVID-19 exposure? Here are some:

 Get Vaccinated and Mask Up


First and foremost, get vaccinated. Vaccines protect not just you
but also people around you. When indoors around unvaccinated persons
and in places like grocery stores, wear a mask.

 Stay Active
Gyms have reopened, but some people are still scared to go back.
There are several safe ways to receive physical activity without going
against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)
preventative best practices, such as social distance and avoiding large
groups. You can do aerobics at home. Push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks,
and other activities are excellent alternatives to going to the gym.

 Adequate Sleep
Sleep is critical for overall wellness. "Immune system activation
alters sleep, and sleep in turn affects the innate and adaptive arm of our
body's defense system," according to the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). While the amount of sleep required for good health and optimum
performance varies by individual, the CDC recommends that adults aged
18-60 get seven or more hours of sleep per night.

 Diet and nutrition


Due to stress that may be associated to the severe changes around
the pandemic, it is critical to develop self-discipline and avoid "emotional
eating." Whole foods like dark, leafy greens, oranges, and tomatoes, as
well as fresh herbs, are high in vitamins, fiber, and minerals, according to
the CDC.

 Self-Care
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Take time to look after yourself. Be encouraging and urge that


others do the same. Overall wellness is promoted by meditation,
relaxation, meaningful time with family or friends, and personal care.
There are several options for getting professional treatment if you need it
for your mental health.

 Stay Connected
While alone, talking with loved ones might help alleviate worry
and feelings of depression. Take use of the numerous technologies and
apps (many of which are free) that may help you keep in touch with
individuals you care about. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, our busy
lives may have limited how often we communicated with distant relatives.
Now is the moment to fully utilize these technological capacities for
companionship, camaraderie, and fellowship.

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References:

Grange, P. (2003). The treatment of patients with TB and the role of the nurse.
https://www.nursingtimes.net/archive/the-treatment-of-patients-with-tb-and-the-role-of-the-
nurse-07-09-2004/

Dr. Rao, T. V., (2018). ROLE OF NURSING IN TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS.


https://www.slideshare.net/doctortvrao/role-of-nursing-in-tuberculosis-patients

COVID-19: Lifestyle Tips to Stay Healthy


https://www.health.mil/News/Articles/2020/05/22/COVID-19-lifestyle-tips-to-stay-healthy-
during-the-pandemic

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