Exam 14: Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Which of these patients who have arrived at the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)clinic should the nurse assess first?

A patient who has a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)antibodies is admitted to the hospital with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)and a CD4? T-cell count of less than 200 cells/mL. Based on diagnostic criteria established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),which statement by the nurse is correct?

The nurse prepares to administer the following medications to a hospitalized patient with human immunodeficiency (HIV). Which medication is most important to administer at the scheduled time?

A patient informed of a positive rapid antibody test result for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)is anxious and does not appear to hear what the nurse is saying. What action by the nurse is most important at this time?

The nurse designs a program to decrease the incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection in the adolescent and young adult populations. Which information should the nurse assign as the highest priority?

Which information about a patient population would be most useful to help the nurse plan for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)testing needs?

The registered nurse (RN)caring for an HIV-positive patient admitted with tuberculosis can delegate which action to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

To evaluate the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART),which laboratory test result will the nurse review?

Which nursing action will be most useful in assisting a college student to adhere to a newly prescribed antiretroviral therapy (ART)regimen?

A patient treated for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection for 6 years has developed fat redistribution to the trunk with wasting of the arms,legs,and face. What recommendation will the nurse give to the patient?

An older adult with chronic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection who takes medications for coronary artery disease and hypertension has chosen to begin early antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?

Eight years after seroconversion,a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patient has a CD₄+ cell count of 800/µL and an undetectable viral load. What is the priority nursing intervention at this time?

Which patient exposure by the nurse is most likely to require postexposure prophylaxis when the patient's human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)status is unknown?

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)guidelines,which personal protective equipment will the nurse put on before assessing a patient who is on contact precautions for Clostridium difficile diarrhea ?

A patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected has a CD₄+ cell count of 400/µL. Which factor is most important for the nurse to determine before the initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART)for this patient?

The nurse palpates enlarged cervical lymph nodes on a patient diagnosed with acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection. Which action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)who has just been diagnosed with asymptomatic chronic HIV infection. Which prophylactic measures will the nurse include in the plan of care ?

The nurse plans a presentation for community members about how to decrease the risk for antibiotic-resistant infections. Which information will the nurse include in the teaching plan ?

A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection has developed Mycobacterium avium complex infection. Which outcome would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

The nurse will most likely prepare a medication teaching plan about antiretroviral therapy (ART)for which patient?