A nurse working in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is caring for a pediatric client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
The client is severely symptomatic with the additional diagnoses of lymphoma and wasting syndrome. Based on this data, which clinical stage of HIV does the nurse anticipate for this client?
A) Category N
B) Category C
C) Category A
D) Category B
Answer: B
The 1994 Revised HIV Pediatric Classification System remains the standard for determining clinical staging and related treatment for children with HIV. The client described is Category C, a severely symptomatic client with lymphoma and wasting syndrome. The other choices are incorrect.
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