What should a nurse anticipate will happen when a patient's first ELISA result is positive?
a. The diagnosis of AIDS is confirmed.
b. The test is repeated in 6 to 8 months.
c. Another blood sample must be obtained for testing.
d. A Western blot test is performed on the same sample.
C
If the ELISA result is positive, the ELISA is repeated. If the second ELISA result is positive, a Western blot test is performed.
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The nurse outlines the treatment for a person with anxiety disorders, which include(s) which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anxiolytic medication. b. Education about disorder. c. Individual therapy. d. Relaxation techniques. e. Stress management.