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A care plan for children with tuberculosis
1School of Graduate Nursing, Simmons College, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Insights
Tuberculosis (TB) is rising in children. This paper outlines a care plan and emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in managing pediatric TB cases to curb its spread.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health Nursing
Background:
- Childhood tuberculosis (TB) incidence surged significantly in 1992, particularly in children aged 0-4 and 5-14 years.
- A resurgence of TB in pediatric populations necessitates updated care strategies.
Observation:
- Health care workers, especially community health nurses, require comprehensive knowledge of TB transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.
- An effective educational program for nurses is essential to interrupt TB transmission.
Findings:
- The paper presents information on the spread of tuberculosis in children.
- Current treatment regimens for pediatric TB are discussed.
- A specialized care plan for children with TB is detailed.
Implications:
- Nurses play a vital role in the care of pediatric TB clients.
- Implementing this care plan and enhancing nursing knowledge can help control the spread of childhood TB.
- Improved nursing education is key to managing and preventing pediatric tuberculosis.
Abstract:
Tuberculosis (TB) increased 34.1% among children 5 to 14 years old and 36.1% among those 0 to 4 years old in 1992 (American Academy of Pediatrics, 1994). In light of this resurgence, a care plan for children with TB has been developed. Health care workers, especially community health nurses, must be knowledgeable about the transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease. Armed with this knowledge, an effective teaching program for nurses must be initiated to interrupt the spread of tuberculosis. The purpose of this paper is to present information regarding the spread of tuberculosis in children, current treatment regimens, a care plan specifically for children, and a description of the nurse's role in the care of the pediatric client with this disease.