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.
Simpkins
S M
SM
Infection Control Nurse, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA 95128, USA.
Hench
C P
CP
Bhatia
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D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents