Author Question: The nurse caring for clients with HIV knows that, if untreated, HIV can lead to the development of ... (Read 115 times)

Bernana · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse caring for clients with HIV knows that, if untreated, HIV can lead to the development of both minor and major opportunistic infections and cancers, eventually leading to death. The depletion of what system leads to this chain of events?

A) Respiratory system
B) Cardiovascular system
C) Immune system
D) Integumentary system

Question 2

The surgeon assesses each client and weighs the surgical risk against the need for surgery. In some cases, surgery must be done despite the presence of risk factors. The nurse is preparing a nursing care plan for a client who has an obesity issue.

What is a possible complication that the nurse needs to incorporate into the client's nursing care plan with an obesity issue? A) Hypostatic pneumonia
B) Dehydration
C) Confusion
D) Bleeding disorders

skipfourms123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
If untreated, HIV depletes an individual's immune system over a number of years, allowing the development of both minor and major opportunistic infections and cancers, eventually leading to death. In an untreated person, the average time from acquisition of HIV until a diagnosis of AIDS is about 10 years.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Hydrostatic pneumonia needs to be considered owing to less activity. Dehydration or poor nutrition can occur in the very old age because of poor eating habits and confusion. Confusion is considered for the very old, which can be caused by anesthesia and change in routine. Bleeding disorders are considered with the use of certain prescription medications.