HIV

A client and his partner come to the clinic explaining that they are having a hard time remembering to take for all of the HIV medications that have been prescribed. They ask if they can eliminate one or two. What should the nurse explain about antiretroviral therapy?

"An adherence rate of greater than or equal to 95% is essential to achieve viral suppression."

A young adult tells the nurse, "My roommate is HIV-positive. What precaution should I take so that I do not get the infection?" What should the nurse tell the client?

"Do not share his or her personal grooming items."

A neighbor approaches a nurse asking about a "quick test" for HIV diagnosis. What should the nurse explain about the Rapid Test?

"They are done to quickly assess for the presences/absence of HIV antibodies."

The nurse is caring for a client with HIV. During ambulation, the client says, "I don't understand why I get so winded when I walk." How should the nurse reply?

- "The pneumocystis carinii pneumonia often causes shortness of breath with activity."

A nurse is teaching a serodiscordant couple about safe HIV practices for prevention of transmission and early intervention of progression. Which statements should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

- It is important to use condoms and avoid taking street drugs or alcohol." - You should avoid eating raw or undercooked eggs, meat, poultry, or fish - Signs and symptoms of the disease should immediately be reported to your primary HCP

The nurse is preparing to provide care for a client with symptomatic chronic infection of HIV. Which actions should the nurse take in planning care? Select all that apply.

- Perform hand washing for a minimum of 15 to 30 seconds - Ensure that antiretroviral drugs (ART) are administered - Include small, frequent meals and snacks such as nuts - Try to be nonjudgmental when caring for a clint with AIDS - Provide referrals to social services to assist in the high cost of medication

As the nurse performs an assessment on a client with AIDS, a rash is found (in the image). How should the nurse document the findings?

Lesions of Kaposi's sacroma on the left shoulder and upper chest

Which is a clinical manifestation of mycobacterial infection in an HIV-positive client?

Night sweats

The charge nurse is admitting a young-adult client with symptomatic chronic HIV infection. Which room should the client be assigned?

Room 448 - Bed A-middle-aged adult with appendicitis, Ben B-Open

The nurse is assessing a client coming to the clinic for a routine visit. Which clinical finding indicates that the status of an HIV-positive client is deteriorating and needs additional exploring?

Weight loss greater than 10% of previous recorded weight