The HIV-infected patient who has just seroconverted says he just ...

[Metfan725]

The HIV-infected patient who has just seroconverted says he just cannot take all those confusing, expensive antiretroviral (ART) medications. He says he still feels fine, anyway. What should the nurse keep in mind when counseling this patient?
 
  a. Resumption of the ART later in the disease is just as effective
  b. Adherence to the ART protocol is essential to the success of the treatment
  c. Cessation of the ART may prevent the emergence of a resistant strain of HIV
  d. Once ART is initiated it cannot be restarted in the same patient

Question 2

The patient receiving radiation therapy complains of the conspicuous markings on the skin. What can the nurse explain about these markings?
 
  a. They are residues of the treatment and can be washed off.
  b. They are caused by radiation and will fade in time.
  c. They are indicators of the amount of radiation the patient is receiving.
  d. They are gridlines for treatment and should be left on.

[Kdiggy]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Compliance and adherence to the ART protocol is essential to its success. Cessation of the medication may stimulate the emergence of a resistant strain of HIV virus. ART can be restarted, but the optimum time to start is soon after seroconversion.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When external radiation is planned, the specific area on the body is marked to indicate the part at which external radiation will be directed. These markings must not be washed off.

[Metfan725]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Liddy]

Excellent