Which of the following psychiatric diagnoses is most closely associated with AIDS?
A) Eating disorders
B) Schizophrenia
C) Depressive disorders
D) Personality disorders
Ans: C
Several comorbid psychiatric disorders have been observed in clients with HIV infection or AIDS, including substance abuse, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, adjustment disorders, and psychotic disorders.
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A) Encourage the patient and family to be active partners in the management of the immunodeficiency. B) Encourage the patient and family to be knowledgeable about the treatment regimen. C) Make sure the patient and family understand the patient teaching. D) Make sure the patient and family understand the medications used in treatment.
Which statement made by the caregiver of a home care client indicates a need for clarification regarding pressure ulcer prevention and treatment?
a. "I help him shift his position every hour when he sits in the chair." b. "I massage his tailbone every morning when he gets up because it is red." c. "I apply lotion to his arms and legs every evening because they are so dry." d. "He drinks a nutritional supplement be-tween meals to maintain his weight."
Zidovudine (Retrovir) has been prescribed to a client with HIV. The client asks why blood needs to be drawn on a regular basis. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "This medication can cause an increase in red and white blood cells, and needs to be monitored." 2. "This medication will cause dehydration, so your blood needs to be monitored for this." 3. "Serum creatinine must be monitored for clients taking zidovudine." 4. "Reduced numbers of red and white blood cells are common, and need to be monitored."
The heart undergoes cardiac remodeling during the initial phase of heart failure. Which cardiac geometric change occurs during heart failure?
A. Ventricular constriction B. Ventricular wall thickening C. Ventricular atrophy D. Ventricles become more cylindric