Management of the obstetric patient with tuberculosis

Tuberculosis in obstetric patients presents a challenging nursing problem to facilities caring for populations at high risk: the economically disadvantaged, minorities, the foreign-born, and patients with human immunodeficiency virus. Coordination of public health, outpatient, and inpatient services is essential for obtaining the desired outcome of a healthy family unit with a minimum of interruption of the attachment process. This article presents issues related to nursing care and medical management of tuberculosis in the perinatal period.