The client who has AIDS is admitted with cryptosporidiosis. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect the client to have?
A. Persistent watery diarrhea and abdominal cramping
B. Productive cough with dyspnea and low-grade fever
C. Red, pruritic rash that bleeds easily with light pressure
D. Thick, white coating on the tongue and oral mucous membranes
A
Cryptosporidiosis is a protozoal infection causing gastroenteritis. Clients experience mild to vo-luminous diarrhea.
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In addressing patient education, the nurse recognizes that patient education is a process involving: (Select all that apply.)
a. assessment. b. diagnosis. c. planning. d. implementation and evaluation. e. reliance on evidence-based practice (EBP).
A patient is prescribed 45 mg of enfuvirtide by subcutaneous injection. The available drug is a premixed solution of enfuvirtide with a concentration of 90 mg/mL
What is the answer?
Including units of measurement in calculations will help to avoid errors
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A patient with acute pancreatitis is concerned about becoming addicted to the morphine prescribed for pain management. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "You must only take the medication when the pain is intolerable." 2. "You may want to consider Demerol to manage your pain because it is less strong." 3. "Addiction during this period of acute pain is not likely." 4. "Addiction is a very real concern and should be considered when requesting medication."