A pregnant woman is married to an intravenous drug user. She had a negative HIV screening test just after missing her first menstrual period. What would indicate that the client needs to be retested for HIV?
1. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL and a rapid weight gain
2. Elevated blood pressure and ankle edema
3. Shortness of breath and frequent urination
4. Persistent candidiasis
4
Explanation: 4. Signs and symptoms of infections include fever, weight loss, fatigue, persistent candidiasis, diarrhea, cough, and skin lesions (Kaposi's sarcoma and hairy leukoplakia in the mouth).
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a. 10 and 20 c. 50 and 60 b. 30 and 40 d. 70 and 80
An older adult patient has been admitted to a subacute geriatric medicine unit with a diagnosis of failure to thrive. The nurse is conducting a comprehensive assessment that focuses on the patient's musculoskeletal system
During this assessment, what will be the nurse's primary focus? A) Risk factors for common diseases of the musculoskeletal system B) The presence or absence of musculoskeletal diagnoses C) The patient's level of function and activities of daily living D) The integrity of the patient's integumentary system
A client with a poorly regulated corticotrophin-releasing factor (CRF) will most likely have difficulties:
A) Relating to others. B) Interpreting the environment. C) Coping with stress. D) Balancing daily living activities.
A psychiatric nurse working in a community health center receives a call asking whether a family friend has been a patient in the facility. The nurse should:
a. ask why the information is being sought. b. suggest that the caller speak to the patient's therapist. c. state that he or she is unable to give any information to the caller. d. state that the patient has been seen at the center but should give no further information.