The nurse is working with a client who was found to be seropositive a few days earlier, and the nurse is currently planning the client's care
In the client's present and future care, which of the following nursing diagnoses is best addressed within the context of a community support group for people with HIV/AIDS? (Select all that apply.)
A) Hopelessness related to deterioration of physical condition due to HIV/AIDS
B) Disturbed Thought Processes related to neurological changes secondary to HIV/AIDS
C) Imbalanced Nutrition, Less Than Body Requirements, related to loss of appetite secondary to HIV/AIDS
D) Impaired Social Interaction related to alienation from others secondary to low self-concept
E) Ineffective Coping related to altered appearance due to HIV/AIDS
Ans: A, D, E
Numerous psychosocial needs can be addressed effectively in the context of support group. Neurological changes and malnutrition would be addressed in a medical setting.
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