Opportunistic infections have become less common, and mortality is diminished, because HAART:
1. decreases RNA replication.
2. increases the amount of red blood cells in the body.
3. increases the number of CD4 lymphocytes.
4. decreases the transmission of opportunistic infections from one person to another.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: HAART does not decrease RNA replication.
Rationale 2: HAART does not increase the amount of red blood cells in the body.
Rationale 3: HAART increases the number of CD4 lymphocytes, allowing HIV-infected clients to maintain a higher level of immunologic response.
Rationale 4: HAART does not decrease the transmission of opportunistic infections from one person to another.
Global Rationale: The number of CD4 lymphocytes is an important indicator of immune function that indicates the actual degree of immune system damage caused by the virus. It is a good predictor of the likelihood of the patient acquiring an OI.
You might also like to view...
The third level of priority according to Maslow includes patients who:
a. remain unstable c. need hourly monitoring b. are stable and predictable d. the nursing assistant can care for
When teaching family members to care for the patient with dementia, the nurse must be sure that they understand two important concepts, which are that the patient usually:
1. forgets things relatively quickly and is usually unable to learn new things. 2. can remember new tasks but will forget any previously taught tasks. 3. cannot learn new information but will probably remember anything you ask about the past. 4. responds well to reality orientation and needs to have a flexible schedule.
While reviewing a male patient's history in the chart provided, the nurse becomes concerned. The patient states, "I haven't been to see a physician in years, and it's time for me to get a thorough check-up."
Based on the nurse's understanding of genetically related diseases, which diagnostic screening examination may be ordered for this patient? 1. a mammogram 2. a prostate exam 3. a colonoscopy 4. a cardiovascular assessment
The nurse would monitor a client who has received a pudendal block for which of the following?
A) Postdural headache B) Decrease in maternal blood pressure C) Window of pain in a small area of the abdomen D) Urinary retention due to bladder atony