In an effort to determine whether a client has been exposed to HIV, the nurse might inquire whether the client:
1. Is married.
2. Has had a blood transfusion in the past.
3. Has decreased fluid intake.
4. Makes frequent trips to the bathroom to void.
Answer: 2
1. One part of the client assessment is a health history, which can provide clues to current issues. The nurse would ask more specific questions to gain knowledge of the client's sexual experiences.
2. In the past, blood was not screened for the presence of HIV. During the health history, it would be important to ask the client about past blood transfusions.
3. Decreased fluid intake is not associated with HIV.
4. The client with frequent voiding is most likely to have a high glucose level, not HIV.
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