The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nurse understands that the therapeutic management of the client does NOT include:
a. using antiretrovirals to prolong the HIV stage
b. preventing opportunistic infections from occurring
c. radiation to inhibit HIV replication
d. medications to treat opportunistic infections
C
Medical management of clients who have HIV/AIDS focuses on minimizing disease progression by keeping the viral load as low as possible for as long as possible, thus preventing opportunistic infections from occurring.
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A) A rapid, bounding pulse B) A slow but steady pulse C) A weak and thready pulse D) A slow and imperceptible pulse
A characteristic related to syphilis or diabetic neuropathy is testicular:
a. dropping, with asymmetry. b. enlargement. c. insensitivity to painful stimulation. d. recession into the abdomen.
The client is scheduled to begin treatment with Metformin. The nurse plans to closely monitor which laboratory values?
a. Cardiac enzymes b. Liver function tests c. Complete blood count d. Respiratory function tests