The nurse is planning care for an adolescent with AIDS. The priority nursing goal is to
a. Prevent infection.
b. Prevent secondary cancers.
c. Restore immunologic defenses.
d. Identify source of infection.
A
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A As a result of the immunocompromise that is associated with HIV infection, the
prevention of infection is paramount. Although certain precautions are justified
in limiting exposure to infection, these must be balanced with the concern for the
child's normal developmental needs.
B Preventing secondary cancers is not currently possible.
C Current drug therapy is affecting the disease progression; although not a cure,
these drugs can suppress viral replication preventing further deterioration.
D Case finding is not a priority nursing goal.
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