A patient who has been newly diagnosed with HIV has many questions about the effectiveness of drug therapy. After a teaching session, which statement by the patient reflects a need for more education?
A. "I will be monitored for adverse effects and improvements while I'm taking this medicine."
B. "These drugs do not eliminate the HIV, but hopefully the amount of virus in my body will be reduced."
C. "there is no cure for HIV"
D. "these drugs will eventually eliminate the virus from my body."
Answer: D. "these drugs will eventually eliminate the virus from my body."
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a. They are more health conscious than women. b. Their symptoms are more severe, and they are more likely to suffer complications. c. Their symptoms are usually more obvious at the onset of the disease. d. The male is more likely to transmit the dis-ease to his partner.
Which precaution should a nurse take when assessing the body temperature of a client when using the oral measurement?
A) Wait if the client has had cold water before measurement. B) Ensure that the client is resting during the measurement. C) Ensure that the client is not wearing any constrictive clothing. D) Record the temperature to the even six-tenths of a degree.
Medical dictionaries and references are usually kept in health care facilities
True False
____________________ is caused by interference with blood circulation in brain cells due to arteriosclerosis or atherosclerosis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).