The clinic nurse is caring for a patient who has a longstanding diagnosis of HIV. The nurse has assessed that the patient is experiencing a progressive decline in cognitive, behavioral, and motor functions
The nurse recognizes that these symptoms are most likely related to the onset of what?
A) HIV encephalopathy
B) B-cell lymphoma
C) Kaposi's syndrome
D) Wasting syndrome
A
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The nurse is inspecting the tonsils for a client with a fever and sore throat. The nurse observes purulent exudate on the surface of the tonsils. What does this finding indicate to the nurse?
A) Filariasis B) Thrush C) An abscess D) Tonsillitis
The nurse is caring for a baby with newly diagnosed renal disease. The nurse would anticipate diagnostic tests to evaluate functioning of which of the following sytems to be the highest priority?
1. Ears 2. Heart 3. Lungs 4. Joints
Which clinical manifestation in a client with pharyngitis alerts the nurse to the possibility of a bacterial infection?
A. Fever of 101o F B. Difficulty swallowing C. Swollen lymph nodes D. Erythema of the pharynx
The nurse is caring for an older client with pneumonia. Which factors should the nurse recognize compromise the client's airway clearance? Select all that apply.
A. Dry mucus membranes. B. Decreased ciliary function. C. Decreased lung elasticity. D. Weakened skeletal muscles. E. Inability to cough.