A new AIDS patient is being admitted to your unit. While you are doing the admission assessment you are aware that you need to include what? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Patient's physical status
B) Identification of potential risk factors
C) All factors affecting immune system functioning
D) The patient's biophysical profile
E) History of sexual practices
Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback: Nursing assessment includes identification of potential risk factors, and including a history of risky sexual practices or IV/injection drug use. The patient's physical status and psychological status are assessed. All factors affecting immune system functioning are thoroughly explored. The nursing assessment does not include the patient's biophysical profile.
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