Module 3 Discussion ED physician suspects
Tuberculosis
Module 3 Discussion ED physician suspects Tuberculosis
Wilson is a 36-year-old migrant worker. He was admitted to the
hospital with a cough, unintended weight loss, and night sweats.
He is staying with 6 friends in a one-bedroom apartment near the
strawberry field where he works. The ED physician suspects
Tuberculosis (TB).
What diagnostic testing will the Provider order to confirm a
diagnosis of TB?
What Isolation precautions do you expect to be put in place and
why?
Describe the recommended treatment regimen for TB, including
the rationale for combination drug therapy.
Identify the reason compliance with medication therapy is often a
concern in the patient with TB.
What should be done for Wilson’s 6 roommates?
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