A patient states that he feels terrific, but a blood test shows that he is HIV-positive. It is important for the nurse to discuss with him that HIV may remain dormant for several years. During this time, the patient
a. is not dangerous to anyone.
b. experiences minor symptoms only.
c. experiences decreased immunity.
d. is contagious.
D
A prolonged period in which HIV is not readily detectable in the blood follows within a few weeks or months of the initial infection. This titer, or viral load, falls dramatically as the immune system responds and controls the HIV infection, and it may last 10 to 12 years. During this period, there are few clinical symptoms of HIV infection, although an individual is still capable of transmitting HIV to others.
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1. frequent handwashing. 2. airing out the house in the spring. 3. scrubbing the floors daily. 4. using antimicrobial cleaning solutions when cleaning.
A nurse is caring for a client in a healthcare facility. Which nursing intervention should the nurse perform in order to evaluate the nursing care plan?
A) Hold a conference with the client and client's family. B) Identify unresolved long-term goals to plan for continued assistance. C) Identify factors that contribute to success or failure of goals. D) Communicate all aspects of care to the healthcare team.
The nurse's completion of interventions to assist the client to an optimum health state or quality end of life
Match each item with its correct description. a. Nursing diagnosis d. Planning nursing care b. Evaluating the plan e. Assessment c. Implementing the plan f. Nursing interventions
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A. Aldehydes are used to destroy microorganisms as they are incorporated into the bacterial cell well, which disrupts the membrane's permeability. B. Formaldehyde is used for preparing tissue samples for lab evaluation. C. Aldehydes are never used as an antiseptic because of the potential damage to human tissue at any concentration. D. Glutaraldehyde is used for cold sterilization of equipment, medical devices, and surgical instruments.