The nurse recognizes the MOST common opportunistic infection occurring in over half of clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is:
a. Kaposi's sarcoma
b. mycobacterium avium complex (MAC)
c. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
d. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
D
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is the most common opportunistic infection, but since the advance in antiretroviral medications, the patient is able to maintain a higher CD4 count, thus reducing the PCP incidence.
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0.05 converted to a percent is
A. 50%. B. 0.005%. C. 0.5%. D. 5%.
For the client experiencing xerostomia, the nurse should:
a. provide frequent lip lubrication with a water-soluble gel. b. increase the client's IV fluids until specific gravity is greater than 1.010. c. instruct the client not to use aspirin. d. provide the client with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
The client is an overweight alcoholic who has previously been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. The client has a leg wound that has worsened during the last 6 months
The addition of which of the following sign or symptom indicates that client has a protein deficient diet? 1. Increased serum lipid levels 2. Decreasing muscle mass 3. Anemia 4. Poor bone density
Pus in the urine is termed ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).