The family of a patient with AIDS has been instructed on patient manifestations to report to the health care provider (HCP). Which manifestation should be reported indicating that teaching has been effective?
a. Fever
b. Dry mouth
c. Night sweats
d. Constipation
ANS: C
Instruct family to monitor temperature daily and to report a new fever higher than 100?F (38.5?C) or a change in fever pattern if low-grade fevers are commonly present to an HCP immediately. B. Dry mouth could be a side effect of medication or a need for more hydration. C. Night sweats are a common manifestation of the individual who has a moved from being HIV positive to having AIDS. D. Constipation is not likely to occur in the patient who has AIDS.
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