The nurse admits a 79-year-old to the nursing home with differential diagnosis of dementia. Recently, the client has exhibited symptoms that include persistent elevation of his temperature, chronic diarrhea, and some palsy
Which of the following assessments should the health care team pursue? A) HIV testing
B) An x-ray to test for a fecal impaction
C) Testing for Parkinson's disease
D) A complete nutritional assessment
A
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It is a reasonable notion that he may be infected with HIV, based on the appearance of these symptoms, and at a minimum it should be ruled out.
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