The nurse is caring for a client who has acquired immunodeficiency disease (AIDS) and has developed oral thrush. What type of infection is the nurse aware that has developed due to the immunocompromised state of the client?
A) Acute
B) Chronic
C) Secondary
D) Opportunistic
D
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An opportunistic or superinfection occurs among immunocompromised hosts. Examples would be yeast infections in the mouth, bladder infections, gastroenteritis, and Pneumocystis carinii. An acute infection has a sudden onset with serious and sometimes life-threatening manifestations. A chronic infection is an extended infection that resists treatment. A secondary infection is a complication of some other disease process that occurred first.
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1. "My albuterol inhaler should be taken routinely to prevent asthma attacks." 2. "I should plan to take my corticosteroid for the rest of my life." 3. "My cromolyn inhaler (Intal) will help me prevent asthma attacks." 4. "I'll use my montelukast (Singulair) inhaler every day." 5. "My therapy will include both oral and inhaled drugs."