During the admitting assessment of a new patient diagnosed with AIDS the nurse carefully assesses for symptoms related to the most common infection in patients with AIDS. What is the most common infection?
A) Salmonella
B) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C) Clostridium difficile
D) Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)
Ans: D
Feedback: There are a number of opportunistic infections that can infect individuals with AIDS. The most common infection in people with AIDS is Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). Other opportunistic infections may include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Clostridium difficile, and Salmonella.
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