Exam 14: Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

A patient who uses injectable illegal drugs asks the nurse about preventing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which response by the nurse is best?

A patient who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)tells the nurse,"I feel obsessed with morbid thoughts about dying." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A pregnant woman with asymptomatic chronic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection is seen at the clinic. The patient states,"I am very nervous about making my baby sick." Which information will the nurse include when teaching the patient?

The nurse is advising a clinic patient who was exposed a week ago to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)through unprotected sexual intercourse. The patient's antigen and antibody test has just been reported as negative for HIV. What instructions should the nurse give to this patient?

A young adult female patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)positive has a new prescription for efavirenz (Sustiva). Which information is most important to include in the medication teaching plan?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)positive and taking antiretroviral therapy (ART). Which information is most important for the nurse to address when planning care?