Which test results indicate to the nurse that a patient's antiretroviral therapy is effective?
a. White blood cell count 5000 cells/mm3
b. Blood urea nitrogen level 15 mg/dL
c. Blood positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibodies
d. CD4+ to CD8+ ratio increased
D
HIV selectively infects and causes the destruction of CD4 cells (T-helper cells). An increase in ratio of this population of cells compared with CD8+ cells in a patient with HIV disease indicates the drug regimen is effective in suppressing viral replication.
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1. Is not necessary in adults, only in children. 2. Needs to be taken if the client travels abroad. 3. Is only needed if the client is malnourished or underweight. 4. Will be required whenever she has dental care.
According to Havighurst, which of the following are developmental tasks of middle adulthood?
A) Accept and adjust to physical changes. B) Maintain a satisfactory occupation. C) Assist children to become responsible adults. D) Maintain social contacts and relationships. E) Relate to one's spouse or partner as a person.. F) Be flexible and adapt to age-related roles.
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1. Warming blanket 2. Aquathermia pad 3. A sitz bath 4. Warm soaks
The nurse is caring for a patient who is undergoing plasmapheresis. The nurse should carefully monitor the patient for which potential complication(s)? (select all that apply.)
a. An allergic reaction b. Bleeding at the puncture site c. A bruit at the shunt site d. Decreasing blood pressure e. Signs of hyperkalemia