Exam 22: Coordinating Care for Patients With Hiv

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient has shortness of breath when walking,but no problems breathing at rest.Which is the most likely cause for this clinical manifestation?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient's CD4+ count is currently 480 cells/ $\mu$ L.Which complication is this patient at risk for developing?

The nurse is discharging a pediatric patient who was recently diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).When discussing appropriate health promotion activities for this child,which immunization is contraindicated?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient's CD4+ count is currently 250 cells/ $\mu$ L.Which complication is this patient at risk for developing?

Which patient should the nurse offer the opportunity for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)testing during an annual physical examination?

Which immunization should the nurse encourage for a patient who is diagnosed with Stage 2 human immunodeficiency virus?

The nurse is providing care to a patient,diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),with a CD4+ count of 300 cells/ $\mu$ L.Which classification of HIV should the nurse document for this patient?

The nurse is providing care to a pediatric patient who is HIV-positive.The patient's mother is describing the child's current condition and activities to the nurse.Which parental statement indicates that the child may require further intervention?

The nurse is providing care to a patient,diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),with a CD4+ count of less than 200 cells/ $\mu$ L.Which classification of HIV should the nurse document for this patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)who presents with a rash.Which assessment question is most appropriate?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).Which patient statement indicates the need for further education regarding HIV management?

The nurse is providing care to a patient,diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),with a CD4+ count of 500 cells/ $\mu$ L.Which classification of HIV should the nurse document for this patient?

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient presents with a fever without other notable symptoms.Which is the most likely cause of this data?

The nurse is providing care to a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient's CD4+ count is less than 200 cells/ $\mu$ L.Which complication is this patient at risk for developing?

The nurse is providing care to a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient reports night sweats.Which is the most likely reason for this clinical manifestation?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is newly diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient asks the nurse if there are ways to protect the patient's life partner from getting the HIV virus.After educating the patient,which statement indicates the need for further education?

Which is the priority action for a nurse who is exposed to a needle-stick injury while providing patient care?

A home health nurse is conducting home visits for several patients who are diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Which patient would the nurse see first?

The nurse is caring for a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)who is in antiretroviral therapy.The patient reports nausea,fever,severe diarrhea,and anorexia.Which prescribed medication does the nurse anticipate in order to relieve the anorexia and to stimulate the patient's appetite?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The patient states,"I don't plan on giving up sex just because I am HIV positive." Based on this data,which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient?