Situation:

Nurse Carmilla conducted a home visit for Freya Family. The family assessment revealed that the head of the family was diagnosed of
having Pulmonary Tuberculosis a week ago and about to start with anti-tuberculosis agent (RIPE) for 6 months. Two of her daughters
have head lice, but the mother stated that it is usual in their community and that her daughter will outgrow it. Their house is made of
make-shift materials near a canal with stagnant water and with only 1 window for ventilation. Their eldest son is now graduating from
senior high school and soon to be in college planning to take Information Technology. The father said that his income will not be
enough if their eldest son will enter college.

Identify the family’s health problems based on the situation above, then tabulate them according to the nature of the problem.
 
Health Deficit Health Threat Foreseeable Crisis
The head of the family was diagnosed of Head lice The eldest son is soon to be in college
having Pulmonary Tuberculosis. and their income would not be enough
Justification: (1) It is an infestation which
Justification: It is a diagnosed illness. could be transmitted to others. When Justification: It is an unusual demand for
scratched excessively and irritated, it can an individual and family in terms of
lead to infection. (2) poor personal adjustments or family resources.
hygiene

The mother stated that having head lice is

usual in their community and that her
daughter will outgrow it.

Justification: It is an inadequate
knowledge about the said infestation.

House is made of make-shift materials.

Justification: This kind of material may

cause accident hazards (example: fire
hazards)

House is near a canal with stagnant water.

Justification: It is a health threat because

mosquitoes can breed in this site and can
cause of vector-borne diseases, viruses or
parasites.

There is only one window for ventilation

in their house.

Rationale: It is a health threat because

poor ventilation can make people suffer
from headaches, fatigue, hypersensitivity
and allergies, sinus congestion dizziness,
shortness of breath, etc.