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abarnes

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The nurse caring for clients with HIV infection knows that HIV infection can mimic many other illnesses. Which of the following are signs/symptoms of this disease? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Rapid weight gain
  B) Productive cough
  C) Fever, night sweats
  D) Severe diarrhea
  E) White spots on the tongue or mouth
  F) Purplish blotches under the skin

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client with history of nocturia who is confined to bed. As a nurse
  assessing this case, what should be the nursing intervention for this client?
 
  A) Ensure fluid restriction during the day
  B) Have client refrain from drinking cranberry juice
  C) Assist the client in using incontinence pads
  D) Offer the bedpan frequently



leannegxo

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Answer to Question 1

C, D, E, F
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Warning signs of possible HIV infection include, but are not limited to, fever, night sweats, severe diarrhea lasting more than 1 week, white spots or unusual blemishes on the tongue or mouth, or in the throat, red, brown, pink, or purplish blotches on or under the skin, rapid weight loss, and dry cough.

Answer to Question 2

D



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