A pregnant woman is married to an intravenous drug user. She had a negative HIV screening test just after missing her first menstrual period
The nurse would suspect that the client needs to be retested for HIV if which of the following symptoms occur? 1. Hemoglobin of 11 g/dL and a rapid weight gain
2. Elevated blood pressure and ankle edema
3. Shortness of breath and frequent urination
4. Unusual fatigue and recurring Candida vaginitis
4. Unusual fatigue and recurring Candida vaginitis
Rationale:
The client who is HIV-positive would have a suppressed immune system and would experience symptoms of fatigue and opportunistic infections such as Candida vaginitis. The client with HIV would be anemic and anorexic. The client would have a decrease in blood pressure, and no ankle edema. Shortness of breath and frequent urination do not indicate a need to retest for HIV.
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