A 43-year-old African-American client is HIV positive. She has a personal history of abuse, which ended when her husband died 2 years ago
When counseling the client about adherence to her treatment plan, the nurse finds her intelligent and goal oriented. In addition to her need for education and follow-up regarding her HIV diagnosis and treatment, which associated condition should the nurse most consider when caring for this client?
A) Cardiac tamponade
B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
C) Posttraumatic stress disorder
D) Cirrhosis of the liver
Ans: C
Feedback:
When providing physical care to clients with HIV and working to decrease communicability using the ecological model, consider the client's mental health symptoms, severity/frequency of the effects from significant trauma, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, substance use and abuse, and addiction. Cardiac tamponade, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cirrhosis of the liver are not typically associated with either HIV or a history of abuse.
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