Nursing diagnoses for patients with tuberculosis in the infectious diseases unit

Abstract

Objective: To list the nursing diagnoses in individuals with tuberculosis in an inpatient unit in infectious diseases.. Method: This is a case study developed with 02 patients in a Infectious Diseases inpatient unit in a teaching hospital, reference for the treatment of infectious diseases, in the Northeast of Brazil. For data collection was used a structured questionnaire was developed by the researchers on the theory of basic human needs of Wanda Horta. Then the diagnostic inferences were formulated, and so outlined in concept maps. The CIPE®2015 was the terminology used, thus following the principles established by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). Results: The findings allowed the identification of the following prevalent diagnosis in patients with tuberculosis: peripheral edema, impaired dietary nutrition, hygiene impaired oral cavity hygiene standard compromised scalp, insomnia, tobacco abuse, low self-esteem and social isolation. Conclusions: Patients exhibited nursing diagnoses related to changes in psychobiological and psychosocial needs, which requires action planning and specific care.