An older patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a ...

[colton]

An older patient is diagnosed with a disease caused by a secondary immunodeficiency disorder. For which disorders should the nurse be prepared to plan care? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. HIV
  2. Cirrhosis
  3. Medications
  4. Malnutrition
  5. Diabetes mellitus

Question 2

What does the nurse realize as the reason for an older patient to be diagnosed with HIV/AIDS late in the disease process?
 
  1. Older patients have improved immunity to fight the infection
  2. Older patients are usually less ill with the initial infection than younger patients with HIV/AIDS.
  3. Older patients often have symptoms that may be attributed to other conditions associated with age.
  4. Older patients are more likely to have contracted the disease from contaminated blood or blood products.

[dantucker]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: HIV is a primary immunodeficiency disorder.

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: The older patient does not have improved immunity to fight the infection. The diagnosis is often made later because the manifestations can be confused with other problems associated with weight and memory loss.

[colton]

Correct answers!

[dantucker]

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