The Mantoux tuberculin skin test is the only skin test to identify tuberculosis. There are however other diagnostic tools such as chest x-ray, QuantiFERON-gold TB test, and sputum cultures.
What major outcomes do you expect to achieve for this patient?
In the case of Mr. Z, the major outcomes expected are improved ventilation and oxygenation of tissues, normal ABGs, optimal gas exchange, absence of respiratory distress, and prevention of severe complications.
What interventions must be initiated to monitor, prevent, manage, or eliminate the problems and risks identified?
What interventions should be initiated to promote optimal functioning, safety, and well-being of the patient?
What possible learning needs do you anticipate for this patient?
What cultural and age-related factors may have a bearing on the patient’s plan of care?
What major outcomes do you expect to achieve for this patient?
What interventions must be initiated to monitor, prevent, manage, or eliminate the problems and risks identified?
What interventions should be initiated to promote optimal functioning, safety, and well-being of the patient?
What possible learning needs do you anticipate for this patient?
What cultural and age-related factors may have a bearing on the patient’s plan of care?
