What should a patient be encouraged to do before the initiation of any anti-HIV drug protocol?
a. Give up sexual activity for several months.
b. Follow the strict dietary guidelines.
c. Comply with the drug protocol.
d. Involve the partner in a support program.
C
Patients with HIV are assessed for their willingness to comply with the drug protocol because nonadherence causes the HIV organisms to become resistant to the drug.
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a. Preoccupation with the image of the deceased b. Disorganization, depression, and restlessness c. Sensations of somatic distress d. Reorganization of behavior
A client arrives at the orthopedic clinic and informs the nurse that he thinks he has another stress fracture of the right foot. The physician orders an x-ray with negative results
What does the nurse understand that these negative results can mean? A) The client does not have a stress fracture. B) The client probably has a strain. C) The stress fracture may not be seen on x-ray for a few weeks. D) The physician may have misread the x-ray.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for almost all clients entering a health care setting?
A) Impaired Elimination B) Dysfunctional Grieving C) Fatigue D) Anxiety
Which of the following is in a clear liquid diet?
A. Milk B. Mashed potatoes. C. Broth D. Ice cream.