The patient will need more education If, for example, he says he does not know how tuberculosis is transmitted or if he makes any comment that he or she is not a person who cares a lot about self-care or does not know that it is tuberculosis or suddenly if due to economic conditions He or she has to live in small, enclosed spaces that are overcrowded.
The patient will also need more education if he doesn't cover his mouth with a mask
Explanation:
Tuberculosis is an infection transmitted by a bacterium called mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is an infection that can cause disease in various parts of the body, but the most common is the lung form.
Since it was identified that this patient has tuberculosis, it is necessary to assess whether he has had close contact with people who have had similar symptoms that may present the disease or are at risk of being infected.In order to avoid a massive transmission.
It is necessary to treat every patient with respect and empathy to establish a climate of trust.
It is necessary to explain to the person what the disease is and how it is transmitted, explain to him/she that the treatment that is being given is very expensive and effective but should be taken for a long time to achieve the desired effect and not suspend it for any reason without consulting to the doctor as antibiotic resistance can be generated.
It is very important to avoid small spaces, full of people and with little ventilation to prevent the transmission of tuberculosis to other people. The patient needs to wear a special mask while the treatment has an effect not to infect others. If there are children, the elderly or people with diseases that weaken the immune system in the family, it is recommended to have little contact during the early stages of treatment to avoid contagion.
