A client who is HIV positive asks the nurse, "How will I know when I have AIDS?" Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
A) Diagnosis of AIDS is made when you have 2 positive ELISA test results.
B) Diagnosis is made when both the ELISA and the Western Blot tests are positive.
C) I can tell that you are afraid of being diagnosed with AIDS. Would you like for me to call your minister?
D) AIDS is diagnosed when a specific opportunistic infection is found in an otherwise healthy individual.
Answer: D) AIDS is diagnosed when a specific opportunistic infection is found in an otherwise healthy individual.
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1. a high body temperature. 2. a ruddy complexion. 3. silky body hair. 4. muscle wasting.
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1. Fluid Volume Excess 2. Risk for Impaired Gas Exchange 3. Risk for Hypothermia 4. Ineffective Health Maintenance
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a. Collaborate for a psychiatric evaluation. b. Call a social worker to assess client needs. c. Ask family members for additional infor-mation. d. Review how the client takes care of things at home.
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A) Administer medications at the same time every day with meals. B) Compare the list to the Beers criteria list and notify the health care provider of any on the list. C) Request that the client's medications be put on hold and restarted one at a time. D) Stop the administration of GI and narcotic pain medications.