Enfermería y su labor dentro de la identificación, captación, diagnóstico y plan de cuidados para sintomáticos respiratorios

Abstract

Tuberculosis, an infectious disease considered one of the main health problems in the world, shows a high rate of morbidity and mortality, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. It is transmitted through the air that an infected person expels by coughing, sneezing, talking or spitting; its symptoms are cough and phlegm for more than 15 days, weight loss, loss of appetite, weakness, tiredness, among others ... if so, a smear test should be performed to achieve a timely diagnosis. Objective: To analyze and determine the quality of care provided by the nursing staff in respiratory symptomatic patients, based on the evidenced results Method: Descriptive qualitative research study carried out by means of a bibliographic review of databases such as scielo, science direct, redalyc , including clinical practical guidelines prepared by the Ministry of Public Health and the WHO. Conclusion: Tuberculosis is a globally problematic disease that currently still registers a high incidence rate of new cases, therefore, PAHO / WHO / MSP in joint work seek to create and organize strategies that help reduce the risks of acquiring this pathology.