The clinic nurse is following the progress of a HIV-positive infant. The nurse will assess the infant for: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Recurrent infections.
2. Cancer.
3. Delayed development.
4. Epstein-Barr manifestations.
5. Intact, normal central nervous system.
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Recurrent infections would indicate the infant might be progressing to AIDS.
Rationale 2: Cancer is rare in the HIV-positive infant.
Rationale 3: Delayed development is a potential complication of HIV, as it can cause encephalopathy.
Rationale 4: The HIV-positive infant can contract the Epstein-Barr virus.
Rationale 5: The nurse will be assessing for normal nervous system function, as it indicates the virus is under control.
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