The nurse is aware that when caring for the client who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive, once initial treatment for acute cryptococcal meningitis is completed, interventions should include:
a. avoiding fresh juice and fruit
b. being reevaluated every 2 to 4 weeks for reoccurrence
c. recognizing the signs and symptoms of me-ningitis, so any reoccurrence can be identified soon
d. beginning lifelong suppressive therapy
D
Interventions for acute cryptococcal meningitis would include initial IV drug therapy followed by lifelong suppressive drug therapy.
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