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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Symptoms of TB in the lungs may include

• A bad cough that lasts 3 weeks or longer
• Weight loss
• Coughing up blood or mucus
• Weakness or fatigue
• Fever and chills
• Night sweats

Tuberculosis is ultimately caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is spread from person to person through airborne particles. It is not guaranteed, though, that you will become infected with TB if you inhale the infected particles. Some people have strong enough immune systems that quickly destroy the bacteria once they enter the body. Others will develop latent TB infection and will carry the bacteria but will not be contagious and will not present symptoms. Still others will become immediately sick and will also be contagious. 

9 Sample of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) Nursing Diagnosis - Nanda

1. Impaired Gas Exchange

related to:

• the exudate in alveo
• surface of the lung function decline.

2. Ineffective Airway Clearance

related to:

• increased sputum
• reduction effort to cough.

3. Ineffective Breathing Pattern

related to

• inflammation
• fatigue.

4. Hyperthermia

related to:

• the infection process.

5. Fluid Volume Deficit

related to:

• fever
• fatigue due to lack of fluid intake.

6. Imbalanced Nutrition, Less Than Body Requirements

related to:

• decreased appetite,
• fatigue
• dyspnea.

7. Risk for [spread] of Infection

related to:

• lower resistance of others who are around people.

8. Ineffective management Therapeutic regimen

related to:

• lack of knowledge about the disease process.

9. Activity Intolerance

related to:

• fatigue,
• changes in nutritional status
• fever.