While volunteering in an HIV clinic in a big city, the nurse notices a new mom and her baby (a 6-month-old male) in the waiting room
Upon assessing the infant for possible HIV infection, the nurse will be assessing for which of the following clinical manifestations of HIV infection? Select all that apply.
A)
Weighing him to determine if he is gaining 1.5 to 2 lb/month
B)
Observing to see if he can roll over from back to stomach
C)
Lack of coordination to play with toys/stuffed animals
D)
History of repeated episodes of bacterial pneumonia and ear infections
E)
Listlessness and poor eye contact
Ans:
C, D, E
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Children differ as to their clinical presentation of HIV infection when compared to adults. Failure to thrive (gain weight/height), CNS abnormalities (listlessness), and developmental delays are the most prominent primary manifestation of HIV infection in children. Answers A and B are normal growth and developmental tasks of a 6-month-old.
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