The nurse is caring for a patient with HIV. For which common opportunistic infection should the nurse observe when caring for this patient?

a. Toxoplasmosis
b. Cryptococcosis
c. Candida albicans
d. Cryptosporidiosis


ANS: C
Candida albicans is a fungus normally found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that does not infect a person with a healthy immune system. It is one of the common infections that can occur with AIDS.A. Toxoplasmosis is associated with cleaning cat litter. B. Cryptococcus is transmitted through contact with birds. D. Cryptosporidiosis can be transmitted through working with animals.

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The nurse is caring for a patient who has a PCA pump following total hysterectomy surgery. The nurse sees the visitor push the PCA button while the patient is sleeping quietly. What is the best response of the nurse?

a. "Thank you for pushing the button for her to help keep her comfortable after surgery." b. "Please do not push the button for the patientâ€"she could receive more medication than she needs." c. "You can push the button for her now, but please have her do it herself when she awakens." d. "PCA pumps are great because she doesn't have to wait for me to administer her pain medication."

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__________ is a vague, uneasy feeling, the cause of which is not readily identifiable

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Usually the suckling of a neonate is sufficient to stimulate breast milk production; however, in the presence of inadequate stimulation which drug can be used to stimulate the ejection of milk?

a. oxytocin. c. dinoprostone. b. testosterone. d. diethylstilbestrol.

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Identify at least five problems from L.J.'s history that represent his personal risk factors

What will be an ideal response?

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